Mosaic History

Mosaic History

by Mrs. DG

​Mosaic Objectives

​1.) Watch the Video about the Mosaics in Church San Vitale

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​2.) Pay close attention to the historical facts and the beautiful art work and craftsmanship

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​3.) Answer questions about what you learned in the video

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​4.) Answer questions about what you think of the Mosaics

Fill in the Blanks

How old did Rick Steves say some of these churches are?

Multiple Choice

What year did he say that the Barbarians Sacked the city?

• 500 CE (AD)

• 200 CE (AD)

• 500 BCE (BC)

• 2021 CE (AD)

Multiple Choice

Who was the Emperor of the Byzantine Empire at the time?

• Mr. McKracken

• Julius Caesar

• Justinian

• Alexander the Great

Multiple Choice

The Church that stood through all of the chaos of the fighting was:

• The Vatican

• Church San Vitale

• Joel Osteen's Mega Church

• The Church of Christ

Fill in the Blanks

How big did he say some of those tiles were?

​Brain Break!

​Brain Break!

Multiple Choice

The Mosaics were propaganda for an alliance between:

• Barbarians and Romans

• Friends and Enemies

• The Emperor and the Church

• The Emperor and his bros

Multiple Choice

Many people consider these Mosaics to be the last ______________ and the first _________________ works of art.

• Ancient Byzantine;

  Medieval Middle Eastern

• Decorative Ceiling; Lame Floor

• Great Mosaic; Terrible Ceiling

• Ancient Roman; Medieval European

Multiple Choice

The depiction of Jesus shows him two different ways. One was with _______ and the other was without ________.

• A friend ( without a friend in the style of ancient Romans; with a friend in the style of the Medieval Europeans)

• a Beard ( without a beard in the style of ancient Romans; with a beard in the style of the Medieval Europeans) 

• a Puppy ( without a puppy in the style of ancient Romans; with a puppy in the style of the Medieval Europeans)

• A Staff ( without a staff in the style of ancient Romans; with a staff in the style of the Medieval Europeans)

Open Ended

What was your favorite part of the Mosaic Decorations? Please, describe them and tell me why?