ARTH 103 1nd Edition Lecture 7 Outline of Last Lecture XIX The Classical Period cont XX The Hellenistic Period XXI Ancient Etruscan Art Architecture XXII Ancient Roman Art Architecture Outline of Current Lecture XXIII Early Christian Byzantine Art Architecture XXIV Early Christian Jewish Art Architecture Current Lecture XXIII Early Christian Byzantine Art Architecture Nazareth The birth place of Jesus Christ Focus of monotheistic religions More abstract than Greek Roman Art o Abstract because of a rejection of pagan religions pagan religions were always created with naturalism Rome was moved to Constantinople Relies on Iconography writing with symbolism Christians believe in the Holy Trinity Father Son Holy Spirit Jesus Christ s group of followers disciples apostles o Most important apostle Peter sent to Rome to spread Jesus teachings Evangelists group of writers who spread Christianity Matthew Mark Luke John wrote the gospel Old Testament written before Christ s life Judaism wrote the Old Testament Many Christians were persecuted because they were seen as heratics Constantine converts to Christianity and declares the Eidict of Milan Roman Empire stops the persecution of Christians XXIV Early Christian Jewish Art Architecture Ark of the Covenant where the 10 Commandments were housed These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor s lecture GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes not as a substitute Torah Niche Wall House Painting house synagogue Dura Europos tempera on plaster Converted into a synagogue emphasis on studying the Torah Torah Old Testament Entire wall is decorated with fresco paintings illustrating the Torah Baptistry of a Christian House Church Very well preserved filled houses with rubble so Persians would not be able to enter Good Shepherd With Adam Eve Wall painting within the Baptistry of a Christian House Church One of the earliest paintings of Christ Symbolism painting of how Christ is a shepherd who takes care of his people Syncretism seeing multiple layers of symbolism at one time to paint a larger picture Naked figures Adam Eve first man and woman Wall painting is called a lunette half moon shaped painting Good Shepherd marble Small sculptures due to thou shall not worship false idols o Must worship in secret or face persecution of the Roman Empire Clothing is worn by Christ to separate him from Roman gods Celebrating the beauty of the divine instead of the human body Reconstruction of Old St Peter s Basilica Built to honor St Peter built on top of his grave site Tombs are buried underneath the floor Transcept provided more space visually transformed the building into the shape of the cross o Became the way that Early Christian Churches were built Oratory of Galla Placidia Was thought to be Galla Palcidia s mausoleum o Galla Palcidia first female Roman empress who took the throne when her son was too young Mosaics of grape vines symbolizes wine which is a reference to the Eucharist Pendentives wedge shaped supports allowed a smoother transition for decorating The Good Shepherd Mosaic in the lunette over the entrance of Galla Placidia Less humble image of Christ halo around head to show divinity Wearing gold and deep purple colors that were exclusively used for royalty