Mosaic of the Ascension

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Mosaic
gptkbp:artistic_technique gptkb:Mosaic
gptkbp:associated_with Ascension Day
the Feast of the Ascension
gptkbp:color_palette gold and blue
gptkbp:commissioned gptkb:Emperor_Justinian_I
the church's apse
gptkbp:created_by Byzantine artists
gptkbp:created_in 6th century
gptkbp:cultural_significance gptkb:Christian_heritage
reflects Byzantine spirituality
gptkbp:depicted_in a masterpiece of Byzantine mosaics
gptkbp:depicts gptkb:Ascension_of_Jesus
the Ascension of Jesus
gptkbp:dimensions approximately 4.5 meters by 3.5 meters
Approximately 5.5 meters by 3.5 meters
gptkbp:exhibits iconographic elements
gptkbp:features gptkb:Jesus_Christ
gptkb:Angel
gptkb:the_Virgin_Mary
Disciples
Christ in the center
the apostles
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:Byzantine_Empire
Early Byzantine period
gptkbp:historical_significance represents the theological beliefs of the time
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Mosaic of the Ascension
gptkbp:includes Gold background
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:Christian_iconography
Renaissance artists
gptkbp:influenced_artists influenced Renaissance artists
gptkbp:influenced_by Roman art
Early Christian art
gptkbp:inspiration Later Christian mosaics
gptkbp:inspired later Christian mosaics
gptkbp:is_a gptkb:Christian_art
gptkbp:is_considered Masterpiece of Byzantine art
a significant work of art history
gptkbp:is_displayed_in Religious context
various art history books
gptkbp:is_famous_for gptkb:Historical_significance
its historical context
gptkbp:is_influenced_by Roman art
gptkbp:is_located_in gptkb:the_Church_of_the_Ascension_on_the_Mount_of_Olives
gptkb:Jerusalem
gptkbp:is_notable_for Artistic detail
its use of gold tesserae
gptkbp:is_part_of Religious iconography
Religious pilgrimage routes
the artistic heritage of Jerusalem
the larger artistic program of the church
gptkbp:is_recognized_as gptkb:cultural_heritage_site
gptkbp:is_recognized_by gptkb:art_historians
gptkbp:is_referenced_in gptkb:Christian_literature
gptkbp:is_related_to gptkb:Christian_theology
gptkbp:is_studied_in Art historians
art historians and theologians
gptkbp:is_surrounded_by gptkb:angels
gptkbp:is_symbolic_of Christian faith
Hope and resurrection
gptkbp:is_valued_for its artistic and spiritual significance
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:Church_of_the_Ascension,_Jerusalem
gptkb:Church_of_the_Ascension
gptkbp:material gptkb:gold
Glass tesserae
gptkbp:part_of the UNESCO World Heritage Site
Church decoration
the decoration of the apse
gptkbp:preserved_by gptkb:the_Church_of_the_Ascension
gptkb:Church_of_the_Ascension
gptkb:Istanbul,_Turkey
gptkbp:represents the divine nature of Christ
Heavenly realm
gptkbp:restoration underwent several restorations
20th century restoration efforts
gptkbp:significance Religious art
important example of early Christian art
gptkbp:style gptkb:Byzantine_architecture
Byzantine
gptkbp:symbolizes the resurrection of Jesus
Divine ascension
gptkbp:technique gptkb:Mosaic
gptkbp:view gptkb:pilgrims
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Saint_Peter's_Basilica
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5