Discuss the mosaics in San Vitale with regard to Church and State
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: The ideal answer should include:
1. The mosaics show the Emperor Justinian and Empress Theodora, bringing an offering of bread and wine for the Eucharist, with halos, identifying them with Christ and Mary.
2. Justinian is surrounded by twelve advisors, like Christ's twelve disciples.
3. Theodora's robe is embroidered with figures of the Magi bringing gifts to the Virgin and the Christ Child.
4. These images show that under Justinian, the Church and State are one and the same.
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