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What is St Aquilinus Chapel? | In the following century Ravenna, the capital of the Western Roman Empire, became the center of late Roman mosaic art (see details in Ravenna section). Milan also served as the capital of the western empire in the 4th century. In the St Aquilinus Chapel of the Basilica of San Lorenzo, mosaics executed in the late 4th a... | Chapel | advqa_15300 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
A mosaic is an example of? | In the following century Ravenna, the capital of the Western Roman Empire, became the center of late Roman mosaic art (see details in Ravenna section). Milan also served as the capital of the western empire in the 4th century. In the St Aquilinus Chapel of the Basilica of San Lorenzo, mosaics executed in the late 4th a... | art | advqa_15301 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
What is the Basilica of San Lorenzo? | In the following century Ravenna, the capital of the Western Roman Empire, became the center of late Roman mosaic art (see details in Ravenna section). Milan also served as the capital of the western empire in the 4th century. In the St Aquilinus Chapel of the Basilica of San Lorenzo, mosaics executed in the late 4th a... | Basilica | advqa_15302 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
The baptism portion of the Basilisa of SantAmbrogio met its end during what era? | In the following century Ravenna, the capital of the Western Roman Empire, became the center of late Roman mosaic art (see details in Ravenna section). Milan also served as the capital of the western empire in the 4th century. In the St Aquilinus Chapel of the Basilica of San Lorenzo, mosaics executed in the late 4th a... | 15th century | advqa_15303 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
In the St Aquilinus Chapel, which figure is painted with vibrant colors and naturalism other than Jesus with his followers? | In the following century Ravenna, the capital of the Western Roman Empire, became the center of late Roman mosaic art (see details in Ravenna section). Milan also served as the capital of the western empire in the 4th century. In the St Aquilinus Chapel of the Basilica of San Lorenzo, mosaics executed in the late 4th a... | Elijah | advqa_15304 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
Who is the St Aquilinus Chapel named after? | In the following century Ravenna, the capital of the Western Roman Empire, became the center of late Roman mosaic art (see details in Ravenna section). Milan also served as the capital of the western empire in the 4th century. In the St Aquilinus Chapel of the Basilica of San Lorenzo, mosaics executed in the late 4th a... | St Aquilinus | advqa_15305 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
Who is the Basilica of San Lorenzo named after? | In the following century Ravenna, the capital of the Western Roman Empire, became the center of late Roman mosaic art (see details in Ravenna section). Milan also served as the capital of the western empire in the 4th century. In the St Aquilinus Chapel of the Basilica of San Lorenzo, mosaics executed in the late 4th a... | San Lorenzo | advqa_15306 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
What city became a secondary capital of the Western Roman Empire? | In the following century Ravenna, the capital of the Western Roman Empire, became the center of late Roman mosaic art (see details in Ravenna section). Milan also served as the capital of the western empire in the 4th century. In the St Aquilinus Chapel of the Basilica of San Lorenzo, mosaics executed in the late 4th a... | Milan | advqa_15307 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
What do these projections usually show? | A tile mosaic is a digital image made up of individual tiles, arranged in a non-overlapping fashion, e.g. to make a static image on a shower room or bathing pool floor, by breaking the image down into square pixels formed from ceramic tiles (a typical size is 1 in × 1 in (25 mm × 25 mm), as for example, on the floor of... | depth of the pool | advqa_15308 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
If a tile is 1 inch, what size will the next tile be? | A tile mosaic is a digital image made up of individual tiles, arranged in a non-overlapping fashion, e.g. to make a static image on a shower room or bathing pool floor, by breaking the image down into square pixels formed from ceramic tiles (a typical size is 1 in × 1 in (25 mm × 25 mm), as for example, on the floor of... | 1 in | advqa_15309 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
Since tile mosaics are made of little squares, the amount of detail they have is often? | A tile mosaic is a digital image made up of individual tiles, arranged in a non-overlapping fashion, e.g. to make a static image on a shower room or bathing pool floor, by breaking the image down into square pixels formed from ceramic tiles (a typical size is 1 in × 1 in (25 mm × 25 mm), as for example, on the floor of... | coarse in resolution | advqa_15310 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
What are bigger squares used for? | A tile mosaic is a digital image made up of individual tiles, arranged in a non-overlapping fashion, e.g. to make a static image on a shower room or bathing pool floor, by breaking the image down into square pixels formed from ceramic tiles (a typical size is 1 in × 1 in (25 mm × 25 mm), as for example, on the floor of... | express text | advqa_15311 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
What kind of tiles are used for projecting these images? | A tile mosaic is a digital image made up of individual tiles, arranged in a non-overlapping fashion, e.g. to make a static image on a shower room or bathing pool floor, by breaking the image down into square pixels formed from ceramic tiles (a typical size is 1 in × 1 in (25 mm × 25 mm), as for example, on the floor of... | ceramic | advqa_15312 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
A tile mosaic appears in a pool at? | A tile mosaic is a digital image made up of individual tiles, arranged in a non-overlapping fashion, e.g. to make a static image on a shower room or bathing pool floor, by breaking the image down into square pixels formed from ceramic tiles (a typical size is 1 in × 1 in (25 mm × 25 mm), as for example, on the floor of... | the University of Toronto | advqa_15313 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
What is important in order to make a clear picture? | A tile mosaic is a digital image made up of individual tiles, arranged in a non-overlapping fashion, e.g. to make a static image on a shower room or bathing pool floor, by breaking the image down into square pixels formed from ceramic tiles (a typical size is 1 in × 1 in (25 mm × 25 mm), as for example, on the floor of... | arranged in a non-overlapping fashion | advqa_15314 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
Why would it be hard to make an extremely detailed image from the tiles? | A tile mosaic is a digital image made up of individual tiles, arranged in a non-overlapping fashion, e.g. to make a static image on a shower room or bathing pool floor, by breaking the image down into square pixels formed from ceramic tiles (a typical size is 1 in × 1 in (25 mm × 25 mm), as for example, on the floor of... | These digital images are coarse in resolution | advqa_15315 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
A tile mosaic is composed of what shapes? | A tile mosaic is a digital image made up of individual tiles, arranged in a non-overlapping fashion, e.g. to make a static image on a shower room or bathing pool floor, by breaking the image down into square pixels formed from ceramic tiles (a typical size is 1 in × 1 in (25 mm × 25 mm), as for example, on the floor of... | square pixels | advqa_15316 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
What kind of images are often projected onto floors? | A tile mosaic is a digital image made up of individual tiles, arranged in a non-overlapping fashion, e.g. to make a static image on a shower room or bathing pool floor, by breaking the image down into square pixels formed from ceramic tiles (a typical size is 1 in × 1 in (25 mm × 25 mm), as for example, on the floor of... | sunset or other beach theme | advqa_15317 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
Which of the following people was canonized: Bacchus, Constanza or Galerius? | With the building of Christian basilicas in the late 4th century, wall and ceiling mosaics were adopted for Christian uses. The earliest examples of Christian basilicas have not survived, but the mosaics of Santa Constanza and Santa Pudenziana, both from the 4th century, still exist. The winemaking putti in the ambulat... | Constanza | advqa_15318 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
What happened to Santa Constanza? | With the building of Christian basilicas in the late 4th century, wall and ceiling mosaics were adopted for Christian uses. The earliest examples of Christian basilicas have not survived, but the mosaics of Santa Constanza and Santa Pudenziana, both from the 4th century, still exist. The winemaking putti in the ambulat... | still exist | advqa_15319 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
What happened to Santa Pudenziana? | With the building of Christian basilicas in the late 4th century, wall and ceiling mosaics were adopted for Christian uses. The earliest examples of Christian basilicas have not survived, but the mosaics of Santa Constanza and Santa Pudenziana, both from the 4th century, still exist. The winemaking putti in the ambulat... | The Rotunda of Galerius in Thessaloniki | advqa_15320 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
What quantity of the mosaics Thessaloniki are still around? | With the building of Christian basilicas in the late 4th century, wall and ceiling mosaics were adopted for Christian uses. The earliest examples of Christian basilicas have not survived, but the mosaics of Santa Constanza and Santa Pudenziana, both from the 4th century, still exist. The winemaking putti in the ambulat... | fragments | advqa_15321 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
What were basilicas used for in the beginning? | With the building of Christian basilicas in the late 4th century, wall and ceiling mosaics were adopted for Christian uses. The earliest examples of Christian basilicas have not survived, but the mosaics of Santa Constanza and Santa Pudenziana, both from the 4th century, still exist. The winemaking putti in the ambulat... | mausoleum | advqa_15322 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
Which of the following is not used to hold dead people: a mausoleum, a crypt or a rotunda? | With the building of Christian basilicas in the late 4th century, wall and ceiling mosaics were adopted for Christian uses. The earliest examples of Christian basilicas have not survived, but the mosaics of Santa Constanza and Santa Pudenziana, both from the 4th century, still exist. The winemaking putti in the ambulat... | Rotunda | advqa_15323 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
What does the Rotunda of Galerius picture? | With the building of Christian basilicas in the late 4th century, wall and ceiling mosaics were adopted for Christian uses. The earliest examples of Christian basilicas have not survived, but the mosaics of Santa Constanza and Santa Pudenziana, both from the 4th century, still exist. The winemaking putti in the ambulat... | a band depicting saints with hands raised in prayer | advqa_15324 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
What was Santa Costanza later used for? | With the building of Christian basilicas in the late 4th century, wall and ceiling mosaics were adopted for Christian uses. The earliest examples of Christian basilicas have not survived, but the mosaics of Santa Constanza and Santa Pudenziana, both from the 4th century, still exist. The winemaking putti in the ambulat... | Rotunda of Galerius | advqa_15325 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
What incarnation does the winemaking putti of Santa Constanza maintain? | With the building of Christian basilicas in the late 4th century, wall and ceiling mosaics were adopted for Christian uses. The earliest examples of Christian basilicas have not survived, but the mosaics of Santa Constanza and Santa Pudenziana, both from the 4th century, still exist. The winemaking putti in the ambulat... | classical | advqa_15326 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
Which pieces of the mosaics in Thessaloniki remain? | With the building of Christian basilicas in the late 4th century, wall and ceiling mosaics were adopted for Christian uses. The earliest examples of Christian basilicas have not survived, but the mosaics of Santa Constanza and Santa Pudenziana, both from the 4th century, still exist. The winemaking putti in the ambulat... | a band depicting saints with hands raised in prayer | advqa_15327 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
What was Santa Costanza first used for? | With the building of Christian basilicas in the late 4th century, wall and ceiling mosaics were adopted for Christian uses. The earliest examples of Christian basilicas have not survived, but the mosaics of Santa Constanza and Santa Pudenziana, both from the 4th century, still exist. The winemaking putti in the ambulat... | mausoleum | advqa_15328 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
Which of the following is a Christian figure: St. Peter, Bacchus, or the Julii? | With the building of Christian basilicas in the late 4th century, wall and ceiling mosaics were adopted for Christian uses. The earliest examples of Christian basilicas have not survived, but the mosaics of Santa Constanza and Santa Pudenziana, both from the 4th century, still exist. The winemaking putti in the ambulat... | St Peter | advqa_15329 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
What became of the first basilicas? | With the building of Christian basilicas in the late 4th century, wall and ceiling mosaics were adopted for Christian uses. The earliest examples of Christian basilicas have not survived, but the mosaics of Santa Constanza and Santa Pudenziana, both from the 4th century, still exist. The winemaking putti in the ambulat... | not survived | advqa_15330 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
What was naturally represented in the mosaic? | The great Navicella mosaic (1305–1313) in the atrium of the Old St. Peter's is attributed to Giotto di Bondone. The giant mosaic, commissioned by Cardinal Jacopo Stefaneschi, was originally situated on the eastern porch of the old basilica and occupied the whole wall above the entrance arcade facing the courtyard. It d... | a seascape | advqa_15331 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
The Latin word arcus, was then used for what architectural term that describes a succession of contigous arches supported by columns? | The great Navicella mosaic (1305–1313) in the atrium of the Old St. Peter's is attributed to Giotto di Bondone. The giant mosaic, commissioned by Cardinal Jacopo Stefaneschi, was originally situated on the eastern porch of the old basilica and occupied the whole wall above the entrance arcade facing the courtyard. It d... | arcade | advqa_15332 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
Why was the mosaic named Navicella? | The great Navicella mosaic (1305–1313) in the atrium of the Old St. Peter's is attributed to Giotto di Bondone. The giant mosaic, commissioned by Cardinal Jacopo Stefaneschi, was originally situated on the eastern porch of the old basilica and occupied the whole wall above the entrance arcade facing the courtyard. It d... | Navicella means "little ship" referring to the large boat which dominated the scene | advqa_15333 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
What person was featured in the mosaic? | The great Navicella mosaic (1305–1313) in the atrium of the Old St. Peter's is attributed to Giotto di Bondone. The giant mosaic, commissioned by Cardinal Jacopo Stefaneschi, was originally situated on the eastern porch of the old basilica and occupied the whole wall above the entrance arcade facing the courtyard. It d... | St. Peter | advqa_15334 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
Who was the author of Opus Metricum? | The great Navicella mosaic (1305–1313) in the atrium of the Old St. Peter's is attributed to Giotto di Bondone. The giant mosaic, commissioned by Cardinal Jacopo Stefaneschi, was originally situated on the eastern porch of the old basilica and occupied the whole wall above the entrance arcade facing the courtyard. It d... | Jacopo Stefaneschi | advqa_15335 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
A picture or pattern made from the arrangement of small color pieces, such as tile or glass is called a? | The great Navicella mosaic (1305–1313) in the atrium of the Old St. Peter's is attributed to Giotto di Bondone. The giant mosaic, commissioned by Cardinal Jacopo Stefaneschi, was originally situated on the eastern porch of the old basilica and occupied the whole wall above the entrance arcade facing the courtyard. It d... | mosaic | advqa_15336 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
What happened to the mosaic? | The great Navicella mosaic (1305–1313) in the atrium of the Old St. Peter's is attributed to Giotto di Bondone. The giant mosaic, commissioned by Cardinal Jacopo Stefaneschi, was originally situated on the eastern porch of the old basilica and occupied the whole wall above the entrance arcade facing the courtyard. It d... | was mainly destroyed during the construction of the new St. Peter's in the 17th century | advqa_15337 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
Exactly how big was the mosaic? | The great Navicella mosaic (1305–1313) in the atrium of the Old St. Peter's is attributed to Giotto di Bondone. The giant mosaic, commissioned by Cardinal Jacopo Stefaneschi, was originally situated on the eastern porch of the old basilica and occupied the whole wall above the entrance arcade facing the courtyard. It d... | occupied the whole wall above the entrance arcade facing the courtyard | advqa_15338 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
What was said about the boat in the mosaic? | The great Navicella mosaic (1305–1313) in the atrium of the Old St. Peter's is attributed to Giotto di Bondone. The giant mosaic, commissioned by Cardinal Jacopo Stefaneschi, was originally situated on the eastern porch of the old basilica and occupied the whole wall above the entrance arcade facing the courtyard. It d... | whose sail, filled by the storm, loomed over the horizon | advqa_15339 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
What word was originally used in Latin to refer to an ancient Roman public building where courts were held? | The great Navicella mosaic (1305–1313) in the atrium of the Old St. Peter's is attributed to Giotto di Bondone. The giant mosaic, commissioned by Cardinal Jacopo Stefaneschi, was originally situated on the eastern porch of the old basilica and occupied the whole wall above the entrance arcade facing the courtyard. It d... | basilica | advqa_15340 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
What did Stefaneschi order? | The great Navicella mosaic (1305–1313) in the atrium of the Old St. Peter's is attributed to Giotto di Bondone. The giant mosaic, commissioned by Cardinal Jacopo Stefaneschi, was originally situated on the eastern porch of the old basilica and occupied the whole wall above the entrance arcade facing the courtyard. It d... | The great Navicella mosaic | advqa_15341 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
In what year was the great Navicella mosaic, that was later destroyed during the construction of new St. Peters, created? | The great Navicella mosaic (1305–1313) in the atrium of the Old St. Peter's is attributed to Giotto di Bondone. The giant mosaic, commissioned by Cardinal Jacopo Stefaneschi, was originally situated on the eastern porch of the old basilica and occupied the whole wall above the entrance arcade facing the courtyard. It d... | 1305 | advqa_15342 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
What was the main object in the mosaic? | The great Navicella mosaic (1305–1313) in the atrium of the Old St. Peter's is attributed to Giotto di Bondone. The giant mosaic, commissioned by Cardinal Jacopo Stefaneschi, was originally situated on the eastern porch of the old basilica and occupied the whole wall above the entrance arcade facing the courtyard. It d... | large boat | advqa_15343 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
How did the mosaic help history? | The great Navicella mosaic (1305–1313) in the atrium of the Old St. Peter's is attributed to Giotto di Bondone. The giant mosaic, commissioned by Cardinal Jacopo Stefaneschi, was originally situated on the eastern porch of the old basilica and occupied the whole wall above the entrance arcade facing the courtyard. It d... | Such a natural representation of a seascape was known only from ancient works of art | advqa_15344 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
What allows mosaic murals to maintain an even surface? | The indirect method of applying tesserae is often used for very large projects, projects with repetitive elements or for areas needing site specific shapes. Tiles are applied face-down to a backing paper using an adhesive, and later transferred onto walls, floors or craft projects. This method is most useful for extrem... | applying tesserae | advqa_15345 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
What are tesserae? | The indirect method of applying tesserae is often used for very large projects, projects with repetitive elements or for areas needing site specific shapes. Tiles are applied face-down to a backing paper using an adhesive, and later transferred onto walls, floors or craft projects. This method is most useful for extrem... | Tiles | advqa_15346 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
Why would an indriect methods be a preference on some furniture? | The indirect method of applying tesserae is often used for very large projects, projects with repetitive elements or for areas needing site specific shapes. Tiles are applied face-down to a backing paper using an adhesive, and later transferred onto walls, floors or craft projects. This method is most useful for extrem... | results in a smoother and more even surface | advqa_15347 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
What additional material is needed when using the indirect method? | The indirect method of applying tesserae is often used for very large projects, projects with repetitive elements or for areas needing site specific shapes. Tiles are applied face-down to a backing paper using an adhesive, and later transferred onto walls, floors or craft projects. This method is most useful for extrem... | backing paper | advqa_15348 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
What helps mosaic benches remain free of bumps? | The indirect method of applying tesserae is often used for very large projects, projects with repetitive elements or for areas needing site specific shapes. Tiles are applied face-down to a backing paper using an adhesive, and later transferred onto walls, floors or craft projects. This method is most useful for extrem... | applying tesserae | advqa_15349 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
What does the indirect method allow artists to do? | The indirect method of applying tesserae is often used for very large projects, projects with repetitive elements or for areas needing site specific shapes. Tiles are applied face-down to a backing paper using an adhesive, and later transferred onto walls, floors or craft projects. This method is most useful for extrem... | rework areas, allows the cementing of the tiles to the backing panel to be carried out quickly in one operation and helps ensure that the front surfaces of the mosaic tiles and mosaic pieces are flat and in the same plane on the front | advqa_15350 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
What allows more than one mosaic tile to be placed at a time? | The indirect method of applying tesserae is often used for very large projects, projects with repetitive elements or for areas needing site specific shapes. Tiles are applied face-down to a backing paper using an adhesive, and later transferred onto walls, floors or craft projects. This method is most useful for extrem... | tesserae | advqa_15351 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
How would tesserae be added in uniuely shaped furniture? | The indirect method of applying tesserae is often used for very large projects, projects with repetitive elements or for areas needing site specific shapes. Tiles are applied face-down to a backing paper using an adhesive, and later transferred onto walls, floors or craft projects. This method is most useful for extrem... | The indirect method | advqa_15352 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
How some the indirect method unify tiles? | The indirect method of applying tesserae is often used for very large projects, projects with repetitive elements or for areas needing site specific shapes. Tiles are applied face-down to a backing paper using an adhesive, and later transferred onto walls, floors or craft projects. This method is most useful for extrem... | helps ensure that the front surfaces of the mosaic tiles and mosaic pieces are flat | advqa_15353 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
How do face down tiles get fastened | The indirect method of applying tesserae is often used for very large projects, projects with repetitive elements or for areas needing site specific shapes. Tiles are applied face-down to a backing paper using an adhesive, and later transferred onto walls, floors or craft projects. This method is most useful for extrem... | using an adhesive | advqa_15354 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
What vertical surface is sometimes adorned with tesserae? | The indirect method of applying tesserae is often used for very large projects, projects with repetitive elements or for areas needing site specific shapes. Tiles are applied face-down to a backing paper using an adhesive, and later transferred onto walls, floors or craft projects. This method is most useful for extrem... | walls | advqa_15355 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
What allows mosaic tabletops to have a smooth surface? | The indirect method of applying tesserae is often used for very large projects, projects with repetitive elements or for areas needing site specific shapes. Tiles are applied face-down to a backing paper using an adhesive, and later transferred onto walls, floors or craft projects. This method is most useful for extrem... | applying tesserae | advqa_15356 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
How would a facedown tile beenfit a project? | The indirect method of applying tesserae is often used for very large projects, projects with repetitive elements or for areas needing site specific shapes. Tiles are applied face-down to a backing paper using an adhesive, and later transferred onto walls, floors or craft projects. This method is most useful for extrem... | gives the maker time to rework areas | advqa_15357 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
What wasn't included in the decorations at Ein Gedi? | The synagogue in Eshtemoa (As-Samu) was built around the 4th century. The mosaic floor is decorated with only floral and geometric patterns. The synagogue in Khirbet Susiya (excavated in 1971–72, founded in the end of the 4th century) has three mosaic panels, the eastern one depicting a Torah shrine, two menorahs, a lu... | images | advqa_15358 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
Which panel depicts only one animal? | The synagogue in Eshtemoa (As-Samu) was built around the 4th century. The mosaic floor is decorated with only floral and geometric patterns. The synagogue in Khirbet Susiya (excavated in 1971–72, founded in the end of the 4th century) has three mosaic panels, the eastern one depicting a Torah shrine, two menorahs, a lu... | western | advqa_15359 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
Which panel has taken major damage? | The synagogue in Eshtemoa (As-Samu) was built around the 4th century. The mosaic floor is decorated with only floral and geometric patterns. The synagogue in Khirbet Susiya (excavated in 1971–72, founded in the end of the 4th century) has three mosaic panels, the eastern one depicting a Torah shrine, two menorahs, a lu... | the western one | advqa_15360 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
Which of the panels depicts a man in danger? | The synagogue in Eshtemoa (As-Samu) was built around the 4th century. The mosaic floor is decorated with only floral and geometric patterns. The synagogue in Khirbet Susiya (excavated in 1971–72, founded in the end of the 4th century) has three mosaic panels, the eastern one depicting a Torah shrine, two menorahs, a lu... | western | advqa_15361 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
Which panel depicts a shrine? | The synagogue in Eshtemoa (As-Samu) was built around the 4th century. The mosaic floor is decorated with only floral and geometric patterns. The synagogue in Khirbet Susiya (excavated in 1971–72, founded in the end of the 4th century) has three mosaic panels, the eastern one depicting a Torah shrine, two menorahs, a lu... | eastern | advqa_15362 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
What panel was damaged? | The synagogue in Eshtemoa (As-Samu) was built around the 4th century. The mosaic floor is decorated with only floral and geometric patterns. The synagogue in Khirbet Susiya (excavated in 1971–72, founded in the end of the 4th century) has three mosaic panels, the eastern one depicting a Torah shrine, two menorahs, a lu... | the western one | advqa_15363 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
Which of the panels is not mentioned to depict any sort of wildlife? | The synagogue in Eshtemoa (As-Samu) was built around the 4th century. The mosaic floor is decorated with only floral and geometric patterns. The synagogue in Khirbet Susiya (excavated in 1971–72, founded in the end of the 4th century) has three mosaic panels, the eastern one depicting a Torah shrine, two menorahs, a lu... | central | advqa_15364 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
One stands on a? | The synagogue in Eshtemoa (As-Samu) was built around the 4th century. The mosaic floor is decorated with only floral and geometric patterns. The synagogue in Khirbet Susiya (excavated in 1971–72, founded in the end of the 4th century) has three mosaic panels, the eastern one depicting a Torah shrine, two menorahs, a lu... | floor | advqa_15365 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
Besides deer and rams, what else is an animal? | The synagogue in Eshtemoa (As-Samu) was built around the 4th century. The mosaic floor is decorated with only floral and geometric patterns. The synagogue in Khirbet Susiya (excavated in 1971–72, founded in the end of the 4th century) has three mosaic panels, the eastern one depicting a Torah shrine, two menorahs, a lu... | lion | advqa_15366 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
How was the Roman synagogue remodeled? | The synagogue in Eshtemoa (As-Samu) was built around the 4th century. The mosaic floor is decorated with only floral and geometric patterns. The synagogue in Khirbet Susiya (excavated in 1971–72, founded in the end of the 4th century) has three mosaic panels, the eastern one depicting a Torah shrine, two menorahs, a lu... | a more elaborate mosaic floor was laid down above the older white panels | advqa_15367 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
What shape is the western panel in? | The synagogue in Eshtemoa (As-Samu) was built around the 4th century. The mosaic floor is decorated with only floral and geometric patterns. The synagogue in Khirbet Susiya (excavated in 1971–72, founded in the end of the 4th century) has three mosaic panels, the eastern one depicting a Torah shrine, two menorahs, a lu... | seriously damaged | advqa_15368 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
What was included in the mosaic floor of the synagogue at Ein Gedi? | The synagogue in Eshtemoa (As-Samu) was built around the 4th century. The mosaic floor is decorated with only floral and geometric patterns. The synagogue in Khirbet Susiya (excavated in 1971–72, founded in the end of the 4th century) has three mosaic panels, the eastern one depicting a Torah shrine, two menorahs, a lu... | birds in the center. It includes the names of the signs of the zodiac and important figures from the Jewish past but not their images | advqa_15369 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
Which panel depicts Daniel in the lion's den? | The synagogue in Eshtemoa (As-Samu) was built around the 4th century. The mosaic floor is decorated with only floral and geometric patterns. The synagogue in Khirbet Susiya (excavated in 1971–72, founded in the end of the 4th century) has three mosaic panels, the eastern one depicting a Torah shrine, two menorahs, a lu... | western | advqa_15370 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
What did people turn to in order to make the first mosaics? | Mosaic has a long history, starting in Mesopotamia in the 3rd millennium BC. Pebble mosaics were made in Tiryns in Mycenean Greece; mosaics with patterns and pictures became widespread in classical times, both in Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome. Early Christian basilicas from the 4th century onwards were decorated with... | Pebble | advqa_15371 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
Versions of the things that started in Mesopotamia in the 3rd millennium BC had appeared on the what of Christian buildings? | Mosaic has a long history, starting in Mesopotamia in the 3rd millennium BC. Pebble mosaics were made in Tiryns in Mycenean Greece; mosaics with patterns and pictures became widespread in classical times, both in Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome. Early Christian basilicas from the 4th century onwards were decorated with... | wall and ceiling | advqa_15372 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
What did people first make mosaics from? | Mosaic has a long history, starting in Mesopotamia in the 3rd millennium BC. Pebble mosaics were made in Tiryns in Mycenean Greece; mosaics with patterns and pictures became widespread in classical times, both in Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome. Early Christian basilicas from the 4th century onwards were decorated with... | Pebble | advqa_15373 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
What did people employ when making the first mosaics? | Mosaic has a long history, starting in Mesopotamia in the 3rd millennium BC. Pebble mosaics were made in Tiryns in Mycenean Greece; mosaics with patterns and pictures became widespread in classical times, both in Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome. Early Christian basilicas from the 4th century onwards were decorated with... | Pebble | advqa_15374 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
Classical versions of the things that started in Mesopotamia in the 3rd millennium BC had? | Mosaic has a long history, starting in Mesopotamia in the 3rd millennium BC. Pebble mosaics were made in Tiryns in Mycenean Greece; mosaics with patterns and pictures became widespread in classical times, both in Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome. Early Christian basilicas from the 4th century onwards were decorated with... | patterns and pictures | advqa_15375 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
Versions of the things that started in Mesopotamia in the 3rd millennium BC became unpopular when? | Mosaic has a long history, starting in Mesopotamia in the 3rd millennium BC. Pebble mosaics were made in Tiryns in Mycenean Greece; mosaics with patterns and pictures became widespread in classical times, both in Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome. Early Christian basilicas from the 4th century onwards were decorated with... | in the Renaissance | advqa_15376 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
What was above the mosaic remnants? | In 2003, the remains of a mosaic pavement were discovered under the ruins of the Bizere Monastery near the River Mureş in present-day Romania. The panels depict real or fantastic animal, floral, solar and geometric representations. Some archeologists supposed that it was the floor of an Orthodox church, built some time... | the Bizere Monastery | advqa_15377 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
What do they think the pavement was a part of? | In 2003, the remains of a mosaic pavement were discovered under the ruins of the Bizere Monastery near the River Mureş in present-day Romania. The panels depict real or fantastic animal, floral, solar and geometric representations. Some archeologists supposed that it was the floor of an Orthodox church, built some time... | Orthodox church | advqa_15378 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
Why is it thought to be a catholic structure? | In 2003, the remains of a mosaic pavement were discovered under the ruins of the Bizere Monastery near the River Mureş in present-day Romania. The panels depict real or fantastic animal, floral, solar and geometric representations. Some archeologists supposed that it was the floor of an Orthodox church, built some time... | Italianate | advqa_15379 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
What kind of true creatures were featured on the mosaics? | In 2003, the remains of a mosaic pavement were discovered under the ruins of the Bizere Monastery near the River Mureş in present-day Romania. The panels depict real or fantastic animal, floral, solar and geometric representations. Some archeologists supposed that it was the floor of an Orthodox church, built some time... | real | advqa_15380 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
What religious boarding facility did some experts think that the mosaic was from? | In 2003, the remains of a mosaic pavement were discovered under the ruins of the Bizere Monastery near the River Mureş in present-day Romania. The panels depict real or fantastic animal, floral, solar and geometric representations. Some archeologists supposed that it was the floor of an Orthodox church, built some time... | Catholic monastery | advqa_15381 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
What is a good marker of catholic art? | In 2003, the remains of a mosaic pavement were discovered under the ruins of the Bizere Monastery near the River Mureş in present-day Romania. The panels depict real or fantastic animal, floral, solar and geometric representations. Some archeologists supposed that it was the floor of an Orthodox church, built some time... | strong Italianate influence | advqa_15382 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
Where were mosaic remains recently found? | In 2003, the remains of a mosaic pavement were discovered under the ruins of the Bizere Monastery near the River Mureş in present-day Romania. The panels depict real or fantastic animal, floral, solar and geometric representations. Some archeologists supposed that it was the floor of an Orthodox church, built some time... | present-day Romania | advqa_15383 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
What was the contemporary power during the time of the church? | In 2003, the remains of a mosaic pavement were discovered under the ruins of the Bizere Monastery near the River Mureş in present-day Romania. The panels depict real or fantastic animal, floral, solar and geometric representations. Some archeologists supposed that it was the floor of an Orthodox church, built some time... | Kingdom of Hungary | advqa_15384 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
What were often the subject of larger geometric mosaic designs? | Bronze age pebble mosaics have been found at Tiryns; mosaics of the 4th century BC are found in the Macedonian palace-city of Aegae, and the 4th-century BC mosaic of The Beauty of Durrës discovered in Durrës, Albania in 1916, is an early figural example; the Greek figural style was mostly formed in the 3rd century BC. ... | Mythological subjects, or scenes of hunting or other pursuits of the wealthy | advqa_15385 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
What was another common motif in Bronze Age pebble mosaics? | Bronze age pebble mosaics have been found at Tiryns; mosaics of the 4th century BC are found in the Macedonian palace-city of Aegae, and the 4th-century BC mosaic of The Beauty of Durrës discovered in Durrës, Albania in 1916, is an early figural example; the Greek figural style was mostly formed in the 3rd century BC. ... | strongly emphasized borders | advqa_15386 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
The pursuit if animals in what activity has been seen in mosaics? | Bronze age pebble mosaics have been found at Tiryns; mosaics of the 4th century BC are found in the Macedonian palace-city of Aegae, and the 4th-century BC mosaic of The Beauty of Durrës discovered in Durrës, Albania in 1916, is an early figural example; the Greek figural style was mostly formed in the 3rd century BC. ... | hunting | advqa_15387 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
The paragraph discusses what kind of ancient art form? | Bronze age pebble mosaics have been found at Tiryns; mosaics of the 4th century BC are found in the Macedonian palace-city of Aegae, and the 4th-century BC mosaic of The Beauty of Durrës discovered in Durrës, Albania in 1916, is an early figural example; the Greek figural style was mostly formed in the 3rd century BC. ... | Bronze age pebble mosaics | advqa_15388 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
What was a common design element of Bronze age pebble mosaics? | Bronze age pebble mosaics have been found at Tiryns; mosaics of the 4th century BC are found in the Macedonian palace-city of Aegae, and the 4th-century BC mosaic of The Beauty of Durrës discovered in Durrës, Albania in 1916, is an early figural example; the Greek figural style was mostly formed in the 3rd century BC. ... | Mythological subjects | advqa_15389 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
Hobbies of the upper class appeared in what part of a visual? | Bronze age pebble mosaics have been found at Tiryns; mosaics of the 4th century BC are found in the Macedonian palace-city of Aegae, and the 4th-century BC mosaic of The Beauty of Durrës discovered in Durrës, Albania in 1916, is an early figural example; the Greek figural style was mostly formed in the 3rd century BC. ... | centrepieces | advqa_15390 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
Mosaic material includes? | Bronze age pebble mosaics have been found at Tiryns; mosaics of the 4th century BC are found in the Macedonian palace-city of Aegae, and the 4th-century BC mosaic of The Beauty of Durrës discovered in Durrës, Albania in 1916, is an early figural example; the Greek figural style was mostly formed in the 3rd century BC. ... | pebble | advqa_15391 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
In general, what is the paragraph about? | Bronze age pebble mosaics have been found at Tiryns; mosaics of the 4th century BC are found in the Macedonian palace-city of Aegae, and the 4th-century BC mosaic of The Beauty of Durrës discovered in Durrës, Albania in 1916, is an early figural example; the Greek figural style was mostly formed in the 3rd century BC. ... | Bronze age pebble mosaics | advqa_15392 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
Which of the following is not a king: Roger II, Christ, or William II? | The Monreale mosaics constitute the largest decoration of this kind in Italy, covering 0,75 hectares with at least 100 million glass and stone tesserae. This huge work was executed between 1176 and 1186 by the order of King William II of Sicily. The iconography of the mosaics in the presbytery is similar to Cefalu whil... | Christ | advqa_15393 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
Which of the following is not a religious location: nave, cathedral or decoration? | The Monreale mosaics constitute the largest decoration of this kind in Italy, covering 0,75 hectares with at least 100 million glass and stone tesserae. This huge work was executed between 1176 and 1186 by the order of King William II of Sicily. The iconography of the mosaics in the presbytery is similar to Cefalu whil... | decoration | advqa_15394 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
Which of the following is not a material used to make tesserae: glass, presbytery, or stone? | The Monreale mosaics constitute the largest decoration of this kind in Italy, covering 0,75 hectares with at least 100 million glass and stone tesserae. This huge work was executed between 1176 and 1186 by the order of King William II of Sicily. The iconography of the mosaics in the presbytery is similar to Cefalu whil... | presbytery | advqa_15395 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
Which of the following is not the subject of a mosaic: Roger II, Christ, or Monreale? | The Monreale mosaics constitute the largest decoration of this kind in Italy, covering 0,75 hectares with at least 100 million glass and stone tesserae. This huge work was executed between 1176 and 1186 by the order of King William II of Sicily. The iconography of the mosaics in the presbytery is similar to Cefalu whil... | Monreale | advqa_15396 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
Which of the following is not a component of a mosaic: panel, tesserae, or nave? | The Monreale mosaics constitute the largest decoration of this kind in Italy, covering 0,75 hectares with at least 100 million glass and stone tesserae. This huge work was executed between 1176 and 1186 by the order of King William II of Sicily. The iconography of the mosaics in the presbytery is similar to Cefalu whil... | nave | advqa_15397 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
Who reigned first, Roger II or William II? | The Monreale mosaics constitute the largest decoration of this kind in Italy, covering 0,75 hectares with at least 100 million glass and stone tesserae. This huge work was executed between 1176 and 1186 by the order of King William II of Sicily. The iconography of the mosaics in the presbytery is similar to Cefalu whil... | Roger II | advqa_15398 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
Does the Roman Church of Santa Costanza have religious wall mosaics or non- religious wall mosaics? | In Rome, Nero and his architects used mosaics to cover some surfaces of walls and ceilings in the Domus Aurea, built 64 AD, and wall mosaics are also found at Pompeii and neighbouring sites. However it seems that it was not until the Christian era that figural wall mosaics became a major form of artistic expression. Th... | The Roman church of Santa Costanza, which served as a mausoleum for one or more of the Imperial family, has both religious mosaic and decorative secular ceiling mosaics | advqa_15399 | adversarial_qa | expert | adversarial_reading_comprehension | null | [] | {} |
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