Jewish, Early Christian, and Byzantine Art

Question 1

This painting entitled, The Old Testament Trinity, is an example of _______________ art.

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Late Byzantine

Question 2

Which of the following is not true of Early Byzantine art?

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Artists relied on mathematical conventions to create ideal figures.

Question 3

Before the Edict of Milan, Christian art ________________

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

Question 4

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

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Sculptures rarer than paintings.

Question 5

In 313, Constantine issued the Edict of Milan granting ________________________

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

Question 6

This mosaic is an example of ___________ art .

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Early Byzantine

Question 7

This is a picture of a synagogue floor, which commonly displayed Jewish symbols of faith. What Jewish symbol is encircled on this floor?

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Ram’s Horn

Question 8

A Jewish house of prayer is called a _________________.

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synagogue

Question 9

All of the following are characteristic of Jewish art, except which?

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The figures in Jewish art tended to be very posed.

Question 10

Which is not true of the painting above?

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This piece of art was painted on vellum, which is a type of thin papyrus paper.

Jewish, Early Christian, and Byzantine Art Answers