Visual Arts History 1040 Lecture Notes - Barberini Ivory, Diptych, Recto And Verso
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Divides europe into eastern (eastern orthodox) and western (roman catholicism) See themselves as heirs of roman empire. Anthemius of tralles and isidorus of miletus, hagia sophia, constantinople (istanbul), Consists only of large complex, not the minarets. Dome on pendentives (triangular recess areas, make transition from circle to square) Multi story, built in sequence of levels. Big open space large clerestory at top, area of windows at base of dome, meant to open up space, give idea that dome is floating above your head, dramatic. San vitale (looking northwest), ravenna, italy, ca. Choir and apse of san vitale with mosaic of christ between two angels, saint. Justinian, bishop maximianus, and attendants, mosaic on the north wall of the apse, Purple, colour of emperors, colour of christ, head of church. Taking part of mass; he"s holding bread, body of christ. 12 people behind him, some soldiers (shield w/ christian symbol)