Asked by Hilda Recinos on May 20, 2024
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Which prominent figure in the Ascension scene from the Rabbula Gospels is not mentioned in the biblical text describing the event?
A) Mary Magdalene
B) The Virgin Mary
C) Saint John the Evangelist
D) The monk Rabbula
Ascension Scene
Refers to the depiction in art of the biblical event where Jesus Christ ascends to heaven in the presence of his apostles.
Rabbula Gospels
An illuminated Syriac Gospel book dated to the 6th century, known for its rich illustrations and as a key source for understanding early Christian art.
Biblical Text
The sacred scriptures of Christianity and Judaism, consisting of the Old Testament and the New Testament in Christianity, and the Tanakh in Judaism.
- Decipher the symbolic content of iconography in the art of the Byzantine era.
- Appreciate the continuity and changes within Byzantine art across different periods and regions.
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Learning Objectives
- Decipher the symbolic content of iconography in the art of the Byzantine era.
- Appreciate the continuity and changes within Byzantine art across different periods and regions.
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