Jewish, Early Christian, and Byzantine Art

Question 1

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 2

This mosaic is an example of ___________ art .

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Early Byzantine

Question 3

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 4

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

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Late Byzantine

Question 5

Before the Edict of Milan, Christian art ________________

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

Question 6

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

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All of the above can be observed.

Question 7

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

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Sarcophagus of the church of Santa Maria Antiqua

Question 8

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 9

A Jewish house of prayer is called a _________________.

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synagogue

Question 10

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

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Sculptures rarer than paintings.

Jewish, Early Christian, and Byzantine Art Answers