20 Questions
During Late Antiquity, Rome became monotheistic starting in which century?
4th
What is the significance of Dura-Europos during Late Antiquity?
It was a distant outpost of Rome in Syria
What is the nickname given to Dura-Europos?
The Pompeii of the Desert
What type of paintings are considered extraordinary at the synagogue in Dura-Europos?
Jewish paintings
Late Antiquity is characterized by the emergence of which two types of art?
Jewish and Christian Art
Which of the following buildings in Late Antiquity is known for its mosaics?
Mausoleum of Galla Placidia
Which building demonstrates the central plan design in Late Antiquity?
Santa Costanza
Which building illustrates the importance of mosaics for instructing the congregation?
Santa Maria Maggiore
Which building was originally intended as a shrine to the martyred Saint Lawrence?
Mausoleum of Galla Placidia
What is the function of the Church of Santa Sabina in Early Christian basilicas?
To provide a space for congregation
During Late Antiquity, why were Christians buried outside of the city of Rome?
Because it was a Roman law
What is the significance of the story of Jonah in Late Antique art?
It serves as a prefiguration character for Jesus
What is a key feature of early Christian sculpture found in Catacombs?
They were often left unfinished
Which Roman emperor played a major role in the construction of Christian buildings?
Constantine
Where were the first major Christian churches associated with martyrs built?
Rome and Constantinople
During which time period did the parchment codex begin to replace wax tablets and papyrus scrolls?
Second century
What coincided with the spread of the codex?
The spread of Christianity
What is the Vienna Genesis?
A luxurious manuscript made for a wealthy patron
What is depicted in the bottom half of each page of the Vienna Genesis?
A scene from the Genesis story
What is a characteristic of Byzantine art?
Combining ancient and current materials and forms
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