Chapter 15: Christianity and the Formation of Europe

Where has some of the best-preserved, earliest-surviving, Christian art has been found?

Burial Chambers

What type of church architecture was favored in the christian east?

Central-plan

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.

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

How did the Gothic-style carved figures that decorate Chartres Cathedral differ from their earlier counterparts?

The bodies are more rounded and less column-like.

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

Image: As represented in the fresco "The Lamentation," Giotto became known for pioneering which technique?

Use of space