Byzantine Flashcards

1
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Painting: creator of all; christ

A

Pantocrator

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Painting: Mary mother of all

A

Theotokos

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3
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written on vellum (stretch animal skin) and colored in gold and other colors

A

Illuminated manuscript

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4
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Typical feature of Byzantine churches, large screen with paintings of Saints, Christ. separating sanctuary from the nave

A

Iconostasis

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5
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Most important structure of Byzantine style, basis for countless adaptations until 19th century

A

Hagia Sophia

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6
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method of enamel decoration of
metal surfaces, such as vases and jewel
boxes.

A

Cloisonne

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7
Q

Corbel type arches piled
on top of another, placed diagonally
across the internal angles of tower orbase of a drum to convert the square form into an octagonal base to support an
octagonal spire or circular dome.

A

Squinch arch

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