The mosaicists working in San Vitale depicted their subjects in reverse perspective and in shallow space to

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The use of reverse perspective and shallow space was a deliberate choice by the mosaicists to reject earthly illusion and create a sacred space within the image. They did not want to draw the viewer's eye to one vanishing point or create the illusion of depth in the traditional sense. The objects were not made to appear smaller with distance, nor did they float in ethereal space.

The Mosaicists Working in San Vitale Depicted Their Subjects in Reverse