ART HIST 201A EXAM 2

greek, classical period; located in Athens

covered with combat scenes such as a fight between the centaur and lapith; was an allegory for myths as well as a commentary of recent events--persian war

Greek classical period; is from the Parthenon, metope relief sculture

commentary on recent Persian war; was seen as symbolic of the great conflict of the civilized Greeks and "Barbarians";

is considered iconic, and had a now lost text alongside it with instructions on how to recreate the human form.

Greek classical period, is a roman copy of the original bronze Greek sculpture; Polykleitos is the artist

the epitome of woman in classical Greek art; is an image of Aphrodite; Made for the Temple of Aphrodite at Knidos as a devotion monument

Greek Classical period; roman copy, artist is praxiteles

a krater depicting Artemis killing a mortal who gawked at her while she was bathing (girlboss moment?)

Pan Painter, Greek Classical Period; More naturalistic and has a sense of motion. Not a freeze frame like the Archiec period.

Greek Hellenistic Period; depicts an enemy of greece struggling against serpents alongside his sons. represents mankind

(mythology) the person depicted was trojan a priest or soothsayer who tried to warn against the Trojan horse; the statue depicts the priest being punished for trying to thwart the Greek's plan

Roman empire; looks like a classical greek piece, however the difference is that the romans created individualized faces (greek faces were more general/a depiction of what is perfect)

It represents an emperor as he wanted to be seen and remembered (as he conquered Egypt and the roman empire began); He claimed to be related to Venus himself, and carried out the phophecy that one day his family will rule the world. this is shown with the small cupid at his feet (who is related to venus); torso armor is covered with figural imagery.

Roman Empire, low relief engraved/carved gem; associated with Augustus; Most likely sent as a gift as a recognition of their accomplishment and showed what will happen when I die (Tyberius will be emperor).

depicts Augustus being crowned a god in the afterlife; Depicts Augustus in the afterworld, sitting next to personification of Rome, Tiberius [top far left] who just conquered some Barbarians [bottom]; They put the defeated armour head gear on a pole as a flag to announce their victory.

found in the Villa of Mysteries, Pompeii; Roman Empire

Portrayed the intitiation rites of a mustery religion, most likely the cult of Bacchus; was likely commissioned to commemorate the commissioner joining the cult

Colosseum, Roman ; became known as such because of statue of Nero next to it called Colossus. Flavian comes from the surname of the e emperor ho commissioned

Its purpose was to be an enormous entertainment center. it became the main source of entertainment and became very profitable for them. It was converted into a church, which is why it still stands today.

Roman; It commemorated the emperor's successful military campaigns against the Dacians with hundres of relief sculpture.

Trajan has been removed, replaced with St. Peter [patron saint of Rome]

Roman; named after the Pantheon of Gods and Goddesses; used to include a large eagle to represent Jupiter on the front

most famous roman temple; It's known for it's dome known as the "oculus" and was dedicated to be a temple for all the gods (pan = all , theos = gods)

Roman; depicts one of the "good" Roman emperors who had the best interest of their people rather than themselves

preserved due to belief that it was Constantine [he allowed Christians to practice and build churches]; is very identifiable(?)

Roman; Hercules cosplay (he wanted to be associated with Hercules)

his gf tried to assassinate him??? he got strangled by a wrestler named narcissus in the bath(???)

Roman; He was accused of killing his own brother and would be depicted as very cruel

was a very thin skinned person, punished the people of Alexandria for putting on a play that slandered him

Early Christian Catacomb, located in Rome; was made before Christianity was legal. if a roman were to look at these images, they likely wouldn't think it is Christian; The image was a reminder of jesus's promise " I am the good shepherd. A good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep."

A sequence of images that could be interpreted as roman or pagan individually. however the shape that it is arranged in (the shape of a cross) gives it Christian meaning. old myths with similar symbolism to the bible were used so Christian people understood what it was meant to be.

Byzantine, Ravenna. Inside contains mosaics

The building was dedicated to St. Lawrence, but today bears the name of Galla Placidia (daughter of roman emperor Theodoresius I)

Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, Byzantine, Ravenna; St Lawrence is standing over where we was roasted

On the left stands a tall cabinet containing the gospels signifying the faith for which he gave his life. (St Lawrence)

Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, Byzantine, Ravenna; purple garmet over lap associates imperial family with Jesus; meaning God is on their side

located over entrance of Oratory of Galla Placidia; represents a transition period between naturalistic depiction of the classical period into the representation of the medieval period.

Constantinople (Istanbul), Byzantine; commissioned by Justinian, the 4 towers were added 1,000 year after the structure was finished

built in 5 years; originally a church; Made to symbolize and emobidy imperial power and Christian glory; was changed into a Mosque later on

mosaic, Church of San Vitale, Ravenna, Byzantine; -shows Justinian with clergy and military; includes the Chi Rho - a symbol of Christianity

mosaic, Church of San Vitale, Ravenna, Byzantine; Is opposite Justinian's mosaic; Theodora was a circus performer in a previous life; depicts sacrifices being made to the church

Byzantine, Monastery of St. Catherine, Mt. Sinai, Egypt; Monks did not destroy St. Catherine's monastery, preserving this icon

very old piece that is a survivor of the Early Byzantine Empire destruction stuff; The icon was very old and hidden away.

icon, Russia, Byzantine; named after Russian town of Vladimir-miraculous icon; Not interested in naturualism but more focused on the christian message

miraculous icon; was believed to have protected from invasions multiple times

Constantinople, Byzantine; Shows the standard Byzantine representation of Christ's ressurection

We know it is resurrection because of the nymbus behind him which shows the heavenly clouds.

The Kaaba, Mecca

The Kaaba, Mecca

Dome of the Rock

Dome of the Rock

Great Mosque of Kairouan

Great Mosque of Kairouan

Jug with Sphinxes and Harpies

Jug with Sphinxes and Harpies

Sinan, Mosque of Sultan Selim

Sinan, Mosque of Sultan Selim

Illuminated Tugra of Sultan Suleiman

lluminated Tugra of Sultan Suleiman

Iran, Islamic; very vivid ceramic tile work, naturalistic plant shapes with text

silk textile; Islamic

repurposed military banner that was gifted to a church; used to shroud the bones of St. Josse