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

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

​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?