ART 100 Ch 15: Christianity and the Formation of Europe

As a way of indicating their importance, royalty, such as Constantine and Theodora, would commission works to be put in ______.

churches

In the Middle Ages, texts that were richly decorate and illustrated were described as being

illuminated

The territory that was ruled from Constantinople until its defeat by ______ forces in 1453 changed many times over the centuries.

Islamic

In northern Europe, artists continued to work in the Gothic style until which century?

Early 16th century

Which are common architectural features of Christian churches?

Apses Naves Clerestories

In the year 324 ______ made the decision to transform the Greek colony of Byzantio into a new capital city to be called Constantinople because he believed that ruling the empire from the East would be more secure.

Constantine

Byzantine rulers considered themselves to be the legitimate continuation of the ancient Roman Empire; they were known by what title?

Emperor of all the Romans

What did the successors of Constantine do?

Established Christianity as the official state religion

During the early Middle Ages, how did Christian scriptures such as the Gospel Book of Durrow reflect the art that was prevalent in northwestern Europe?

Through animal style and border

During the Middle Ages, most of the great churches and cathedrals, including the Abbey Church of Sainte-Foy, were built in response to the popularity of

pilgrimages

In the year ____ the Roman Emperor Constantine issued an edict of tolerance for all religions.

313

Constantinople was formerly known by what name?

Byzantium

What is one reason that Christians were persecuted in the Roman Empire?

Christians would not worship the gods and goddesses that were recognized by the state religion.

What was the edict that the Roman emperor Constantine issued in the year 313?

It proclaimed tolerance for all religions.

What is the scene depicting Christ's followers mourning his death known as?

Lamentation

What aspects differentiate Eastern European churches from Western European churches?

Vertical major axis in orientation The influence of Byzantine aesthetics A central plan

The periods of Gothic art and Renaissance art overlap.

true

The Romanesque Abbey Church of Sainte-Foy was one of the earliest churches modified to include aisles that line the transept and a(n) ______ to help visitors circulate freely.

ambulatory