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Hagia Sophia Church look at notes |
532-537 Istanbul, Turkey Anthemius of Tralles and Isidorus of Miletus were the engineers/builders big dome seemingly supported by light b/c of a line of windows |
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Justinian as world conqueror Barberini (ivory) diptych see notes |
6th century lots of symbolism, see notes |
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St. Michael the Archangel ivory panel |
6th century biggest solid piece of ivory of the time surreal b/c it is unsure whether the angel is walking or floating inscription states it is a dedication plaque |
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San Vitale mosaics |
526-547 Ravenna, Italy paid for by local banker, started by Ecclesius finished by Maximanus Christ in Majesty--Jesus is passing the martyr's crown to San Vitalus (in inscription), found above altar Emperor Justinian--in purple and gold holding the golden bowl that held the bread of eucharist, the other man in gold is the bishop, unknown if these are actual likenesses Empress Theodora--found opposite Justinian, wearing purple and super ornate crown, holding chalice for blood of Christ, next to deacon, holding open curtain revealing fountain of life |
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Monastery of Saint Catherine |
548-565 Mt. Sinai Egypt Transfiguration mosaic reveals divine nature of christ on site where divine nature of the lord was revealed (this is where Moses and the burning bush happened)
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Icons (EIKON) |
figure of a holy person Iconoclasm period 726-823 seen as praying through icon king eventually decided they were breaking the 2nd commandment |
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Virgin and Child with Saints Theodore and George |
6th century icon encaustic on wood (a painting) |
