Question

A mosaic of a large cross in a circle. The rest of the scene shows a man with a halo standing in a field with animals and trees. Two figures are shown in the sky.
This mosaic is an example of ___________ art .
a.
Early Byzantine
c.
Late Byzantine
b.
Middle Byzantine
d.
Jewish



Please select the best answer from the choices provided


A
B
C
D

Answer 1

A — Early Byzantine. The symbolic cross-in-wreath and pastoral Good Shepherd/haloed figure with animals and trees are characteristic of early Byzantine mosaics (e.g., Ravenna).