The document provides an overview of topics to be covered on the final exam for an ancient art history course, including Justinian and Theodora, the construction of Hagia Sophia in Constantinople, icons and iconoclasm, and the development of Gothic architecture such as at Chartres Cathedral under Abbot Suger. Potential essay questions focus on the history of Hagia Sophia, the iconoclastic controversy, and characteristics of Gothic style and Abbot Suger's influence.

1. Ancient Art History: Survey of Western Art I, Week 9
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, Gothic, Chartres, Abbot Suger, St. Denis, pointed arches,
compound piers, rib (ribbed) vaults, flying buttresses, stained glass, gargoyle
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.
What are some of the characteristics of Gothic Architecture? Who was Abbot Suger, and
how was he influential in the development of the Gothic style?
Images:
Hagia Sophia, 530s AD
Icon, 6th century AD
Chartres Cathedral, 1145-1220 AD