The Mosaic Program Found in the Apse of San Vitale

question 20

Multiple Choice

The mosaic program found in the apse of San Vitale supports the Byzantine theme of the holy ratification of Church and State.The presence of which figures in the mosaic program supports this theme?

• A) Christ and Saint Vitalis (San Vitale)
• B) Saint Vitalis (San Vitale) and Justinian
• C) Bishop Maximianus and Justinian
• D) Christ and Justinian

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Definitions:

Secondary Appraisal

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Stressor

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Primary Appraisal

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