Exploring Early Byzantine Art and Architecture

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1. What type of architectural plan is the Hagia Sophia in Constantinople?

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The Hagia Sophia in Constantinople is known for its unique combination of central and basilica architectural plans, which influenced later mosque designs in the Islamic world.

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2. What type of plan is San Vitale in Ravenna?

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San Vitale in Ravenna is an example of a church with a central plan, where the essential shape is centralized around a main space or altar. Unlike a basilica plan which has a longitudinal axis, a cruciform plan which resembles a cross shape, or a linear plan which is elongated and linear in design.

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3. What is the artwork called and where is it located?

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The correct answer is The Second Coming of Christ Mosaic in the San Vitale (center), as the other options are famous artworks located in different places around the world.

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4. What is depicted in the Justinian and Attendants Mosaic and where is it located?

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The Justinian and Attendants Mosaic is a renowned piece of artwork located in the San Vitale basilica in Ravenna, Italy. It depicts Byzantine Emperor Justinian I surrounded by his attendants, illustrating a significant historical event.

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5. What is depicted in the Theodora and Attendants Mosaic in San Vitale?

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The correct answer refers to a specific mosaic in San Vitale depicting Theodora and her attendants.

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What type of architectural plan is the Hagia Sophia in Constantinople?
What type of plan is San Vitale in Ravenna?
What is the artwork called and where is it located?
What is depicted in the Justinian and Attendants Mosaic and where is...
What is depicted in the Theodora and Attendants Mosaic in San Vitale?
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