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made out of mosaic technique, This art is located in the Basilica of san Vitale, Ravenna, Italy with Emperor Justinian I. Surrounded by a mixture of figurines of soldiers, Bishop Maximianus of Ravenna, and priests. He is centered with a halo above his head reflecting his authority to religious, administrative, and military by connecting church and state -
The Virgin and Child with Saints is a perfect example of Early Christian art, as it is made out of wooden panel stylized and frontal with the virgin Mary holding christ child with saints George and Theodore side by side with its unique gold background around their heads. this work conveys religious presence through symbolism. -
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The Durham Cathedral is an example of. both romanesque and gothic in England. it is made out of sandstone with ribbed vaulting inside symbolizing the Romanesque style. It also has rounded arches and columns made to be a christian center and is the epitome of the transition from romanesque to gothic -
Located in Barcelona, Spain, it was built completely within 55 years and remains the only catalyn gothic style structure. It contains tall slender columns, pointed arches, ribbed vaulting, and its iconic rose window glaring from the top in the main entrance. This structure reflects Catalonia's civic pride and devotion serving as a spiritual center for its economic and social identity. -
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The most iconic gothic structure with its pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and flying buttresses. it was built in 1161 and finished after 2 centuries to give its unique look. it also includes its breathtaking stain glass windows and with a height of 100 meters reflecting Paris' wealth and church power serving as a served as a religious, social, and civic center. -
Leaning Tower of Pisa is a good example of Romanesque art with its unique round arches, columns and famous for its unintended tilt. it started in 1170 CE and took over 200 years to complete due to its challenging structure. It was built for religious purpose as a bell tower for the Pisa Cathedral made out of limestone and white marble. There is an allusion to this in Niles, IL as homage, however, its only half scaled to the original standing at 60 meters tall