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Chapter 16: Christian Art in Europe: The Early Church, Byzantium, and the Middle Ages


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Chapter 16: Christian Art in Europe: The Early Church, Byzantium, and the Middle Ages

  1. Describe the life of Hildegard of Bingen. What were her contributions to the era, and why is she regarded as so remarkable? Explain.

  2. Compare San Vitale with the Hagia Sophia. How did each church look? What was remarkable about each? Which church do you prefer? Why?

  3. Tell the story of Justinian's wife Theodora. What do you think about the way she was portrayed in the mosaic? Was the artist trying to sell her to the public? Why?

  4. Compare the contrast the Romanesque and Gothic styles of architecture, mentioning what was unique about each, and telling why the two styles were so different.

  5. Compare the work of Duccio and Giotto. What innovations did each demonstrate? Why were they important? Which painting do you like better? Why?

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