1. Ancient Art History: Survey of Western Art I, Week 9
Today: Review for Final in second half of class. Next week: Final Exam and paper due.
Justinian, Theodora, Constantinople (Istanbul), Hagia Sophia, Anthemius of Tralles and
Isidorus of Miletus the Elder, Nike (Nika) Revolt, Isidorus of Miletus the Younger,
pendentives, icons, tempera, encaustic, Theotokos, Pantocrator, Monastery of St.
Catherine (Sinai, Egypt), iconoclasm, Leo III, Second Commandment,
iconodules/iconophiles
Possible essay questions:
Discuss the construction and history of Hagia Sophia—what was the Nike Rebellion, and
why was it influential in the construction of the church? What are icons?—discuss icons
and the iconoclastic controversy during the eighth century AD.
Images:
Hagia Sophia, 530s AD
Icon, 6th century AD