Understanding terminology that describes Early Christian, Byzantine, and Early Medieval 2D art

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AP Art History › Understanding terminology that describes Early Christian, Byzantine, and Early Medieval 2D art

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1

"Insular Art" refers to the artistic style that was dominant in the post-Roman era in which modern European country?

2

What does the term "homunculus"refer to in the context of medieval iconography?

3

In a triptych painting, the piece of art is composed of __________.

4

The term "sedes sapientiae" refers to __________.

5

Heated arguments within the Byzantine Empire about the involvement of art in religious worship led to two different periods during which religious images and iconography was banned, and a large quantity of religious artwork was destroyed. The periods during which religious imagery and iconography was banned within the Byzantine Empire are known as __________.

6

What does the Chi-Rho symbol represent in medieval iconography?

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