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Golden Age of Justinian

Golden Age of Justinian. Ruled from Constantinople but considered himself part of the tradition of the great Roman emperors. Figure 12-14 Justinian as world conqueror ( Barberini Ivory), mid-sixth century. Ivory, 1’ 1 1/2” X 10 1/2”. Louvre, Paris.

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Golden Age of Justinian

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  1. Golden Age of Justinian

  2. Ruled from Constantinople but considered himself part of the tradition of the great Roman emperors.

  3. Figure 12-14 Justinian as world conqueror (Barberini Ivory), mid-sixth century. Ivory, 1’ 1 1/2” X 10 1/2”. Louvre, Paris. Shows Emperor Justinian riding above pagan Barbarians. Above is a young Christ overseeing and blessing him. Animals in bottom frieze depict areas of Justinian’s conquest. Shows personifications of Victory (twice ) and Earth.

  4. Mosaic is divided into three sections- 1) the Emperor and his staff 2) the Imperial Guard 3) and the Clergy

  5. Figure 12-10 Justinian, Bishop Maximianus, and attendants, mosaic on the north wall of the apse, San Vitale, Ravenna, Italy, ca. 547. • Depiction of figures is not naturalistic but spiritual. Floating. • Use of gold and unusual space creates this. • Shows Justinian inside San Vitale ( even though he never visited Ravenna ).

  6. Figure 12-11 Theodora and attendants, mosaic on the south wall of the apse, San Vitale, Ravenna, Italy, ca. 547. • Shows husband and wife taking in part of Eucharist. • Figures are on the exterior of San Vitale. • Shows importance of Theodora ( but still not as powerful as her husband

  7. Paten-container for bread at Eucharist. Figure behind Justinian may be JulianusArgentarius-church benefactor.

  8. Chi-rho-iota Greek monogram for Christ Appears on shield of Justinian’s soldier.

  9. Three Magi ( 3 kings who gave baby Jesus gifts ) Three Magi appear on border of Theodora’s robe

  10. Theodora is holding the golden cup with wine ( Eucharist )

  11. San Vitale, Ravenna

  12. Justinian was responsible for building or restoring over 30 churches including Hagia Sophia

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