Jewish, Early Christian, and Byzantine Art Answers

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This example of early Christian art contains Christian symbolism that was unrecognizable by pagans. What is the title of this example of art?

The Rabbula Gospels

Sarcophagus of the church of Santa Maria Antiqua

The Sarcophagus of the Good Shepherd

The Baptism of the Disciples

In 313, Constantine issued the Edict of Milan granting ________________________

all people in the Roman Empire freedom to worship whatever god they wished.

artists the freedom to sell and display their works through the entire Roman Empire.

the Jewish people the right to live freely across the entire Roman Empire.

all citizens of the Roman Empire the right to worship at multiple churches.

Which of the following is not true of Christian art after the Edict of Milan?

The art included Christian symbols, such as the cross and the Good Shepard.

Mosaics freely covered church walls and ceilings.

Sculptures rarer than paintings.

Artists used bright colors and shading.

Before the Edict of Milan, Christian art ________________

could only be seen in the Christian Orthodox cathedrals.

presented Christian stories through multi-leveled symbolism.

reflected the strongly spiritual focus of the wealthy leadership.

contained images of symbolic Christian people who would go unnoticed by pagans

In this work of art, which of the following can be observed?

The artist painted the figures with elongated necks, legs, and arms.

The figures are placed in a triangular shape, as geometric conventions were common in art during this time period.

This piece is intended to represent the Christian trinity.

All of the above can be observed.

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