Mckenna Form- Mosaic Function- This mosaic was designed to show the emperor's power. Content-Justinian is located in the center of his designated mosaic. Context- Located in Ravenna Italy Tradition- Similar to ancient Greek/Roman mosaics. Interpretation-There may be a struggle of power between Justinian and the arch bishop because Justinian's upper body is in front of the bishop, but the Bishop's feet are in front of Justinian's. Artistic intent- Justinian is dressed in purple and gold to show his royalty. Audience response- Funded by Julianus Argentaruis.
Nandini Form:glass Function: Used as political propaganda Content: emperor holds a paten, a shallow bowl or plate Context: Archbishop Maximianus is the only figure labelled, he completed the Basilica of San Vitale. Tradition/Change: Roman mosaics were made from colored stones and precious gems while Byzantine mosaics were made out of glass Interpretation: Justinian and Theodora are actively participating in Mass as shown by their position over the altar Artistic Intent: To show Justinian as the head of church and state Audience Response: Fell under the power of Justinian even though they were located in Ravenna, Italy and Justinian ruled from Constantinople
Form- mosaic Function- to show justinian as head of church and state Content- dressed in royal purple and gold Context-funded by julianus argentarius Tradition- a halo imdicates saintliness Interpretation- figures have no volume and overlao at eachothers feet Artistic Intent- to give the slight impression of a procession forward Audience Response- were notified of the power justinian hasd
Mckenna
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Function- This mosaic was designed to show the emperor's power.
Content-Justinian is located in the center of his designated mosaic.
Context- Located in Ravenna Italy
Tradition- Similar to ancient Greek/Roman mosaics.
Interpretation-There may be a struggle of power between Justinian and the arch bishop because Justinian's upper body is in front of the bishop, but the Bishop's feet are in front of Justinian's.
Artistic intent- Justinian is dressed in purple and gold to show his royalty.
Audience response- Funded by Julianus Argentaruis.
Nandini
ReplyDeleteForm:glass
Function: Used as political propaganda
Content: emperor holds a paten, a shallow bowl or plate
Context: Archbishop Maximianus is the only figure labelled, he completed the Basilica of San Vitale.
Tradition/Change: Roman mosaics were made from colored stones and precious gems while Byzantine mosaics were made out of glass
Interpretation: Justinian and Theodora are actively participating in Mass as shown by their position over the altar
Artistic Intent: To show Justinian as the head of church and state
Audience Response: Fell under the power of Justinian even though they were located in Ravenna, Italy and Justinian ruled from Constantinople
Form- mosaic
ReplyDeleteFunction- to show justinian as head of church and state
Content- dressed in royal purple and gold
Context-funded by julianus argentarius
Tradition- a halo imdicates saintliness
Interpretation- figures have no volume and overlao at eachothers feet
Artistic Intent- to give the slight impression of a procession forward
Audience Response- were notified of the power justinian hasd