Question

Which statement best describes a characteristic of Byzantine icon paintings?


(Points : 3)
Gold lines highlight the folds of the stylized clothing.

Gold backgrounds signify the wealth of bishops.

Iconic figures are placed in realistic settings.

Textured colors make up the faces and hands of the icons.



Question 2.2. Which statement best describes portals in Romanesque cathedrals?


(Points : 3)
They are carved in high relief, but the overall appearance is flattened.

They contain highly realistic sculpture based on Roman artistic conventions.

The stories in their sculptures teach people about important Roman myths.

Sculptural figures have accurate scale and proportion.

Answer 1

Byzantine icon paintings has this characteristic
Textured colors make up the faces and hands of the icons. (4th choice)

Portals in Romanesque cathedrals are best described by this:
The stories in their sculptures teach people about important Roman myths. (3rd choice)

Answer 2

Answer:

Answer the following question in 3-4 complete sentences.

 

A sculpture of a man holding a scroll. There are people standing around him. On the left are animals.

What is displayed in the picture above? Describe the subject matter and design included in this piece.

This is the Sarcophagus of the church of Santa Maria Antiqua. A sarcophagus is similar to a coffin. It is made of stone and is adorned with relief sculptures. The man in the middle of the relief is the teacher, and is suppose to symbolize Christ. He is baptizing a young boy, although because the pagans did not know this was happening, since they didn’t understand what baptism was.

Explanation: