How Do the Mosaics in the Central Dome of the Great

question 40

Multiple Choice

How do the mosaics in the central dome of the Great Mosque of Cordoba demonstrate cultural and artistic exchange in the medieval period?

• A) Just as with Christian churches, they probably symbolize a celestial canopy.
• B) They were installed by a Byzantine master sent by the emperor in Constantinople.
• C) The imagery was appropriated from pagan and Christian sources.
• D) The melon-shaped, ribbed dome was adopted from Roman temples.

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