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The Diptych of the Nicomachi and the Symmachi is significant to the art tradition of fourth-century Rome. Which of the following supports that statement?


A) It adapted classical tradition for a Christian wedding gift.
B) It initiated the tradition of ivory carving.
C) The diptych becomes a document acknowledging the marriage of the daughter to Junius Bassus.
D) It deliberately continued the classical tradition.

E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Discuss the role of statuary in early Christian art and worship.

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Statuary played a significant role in early Christian art and worship. In the early centuries of Christianity, when the religion was still developing and spreading, statuary was used to convey important religious messages and to aid in worship practices. One of the primary roles of statuary in early Christian art was to depict important figures from the Bible, such as Jesus, Mary, and the apostles. These statues served as visual reminders of the stories and teachings of the Christian faith, and they helped to educate and inspire believers. Additionally, statues of saints and martyrs were also common, serving as examples of piety and devotion for the faithful to emulate. In terms of worship, statuary was often used as a focal point for prayer and veneration. Many early Christian churches and cathedrals featured elaborate sculptures and reliefs that were central to the religious experience. These statues were often adorned with offerings and prayers, and they served as physical representations of the divine that believers could interact with. Furthermore, statuary was also used to adorn and decorate sacred spaces, adding to the overall atmosphere of reverence and holiness. The use of statues in early Christian worship helped to create a sense of awe and wonder, and they provided a tangible connection to the spiritual realm. Overall, statuary played a crucial role in early Christian art and worship, serving as a means of conveying religious teachings, inspiring devotion, and providing a focal point for prayer and veneration. The use of statues in early Christian churches and religious practices helped to shape the visual language of the faith and to create a sense of sacred space for believers.

Christians honored ____ as a prefiguration of Christ, making him a popular subject in early Christian art.


A) Moses
B) Jonah
C) King David
D) the prophet Jeremiah

E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

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Explain the sustained influence of Greek and Roman style and motifs in early Christian art. Use examples to support your essay.

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In the sarcophagus of Junius Bassus, a pagan who converted to Christianity, the sculptors illustrated scenes from the life of Christ. Which of the following represents the allusion to the crucifixion?


A) Entry into Jerusalem
B) Christ before Pilate
C) Christ between Saints Peter and Paul
D) Christ enthroned

E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

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How was the site of Old Saint Peter's selected?

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Old Saint Peter's was the most magnificent of these Early Christian churches. It was constructed on the spot of Peter's grave, or so it was believed. This was a decision made by both Constantine and Pope Sylvester. This church became the visible sign of the acceptance of Christianity by the Empire.

Although the Miracle of the Loaves and Fishes from Sant'Apollinare Nuovo resemble Late Antique abstraction, what is different?

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It differs from the Dura murals because it has a golden background, which lifts the mosaic out of time and space and emphasizes the spiritual over the physical. The blue sky of the physical world has given way to the splendor of heavenly gold. The gold background and weightless figures become the norm in Byzantine art.

What did scholars learn about the nature of religion in the Roman Empire based on the discovery of Dura-Europos?

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Examine the artistic contributions of Constantine to Christianity and the effect these had.

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The mural paintings at Dura-Europos suggest that ____ may have been a feature of many Late Antique synagogues.


A) narrative scenes
B) images of the cross
C) orant figures
D) abstract ornament

E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

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Why are the catacombs significant to the study of early Christian art?

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Most early Christian art dates from the ...

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Stylistically the Christ as Good Shepherd mosaic from the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia at Ravenna is ____.


A) abstracted
B) still deeply rooted in the classical tradition
C) related to Jewish art
D) in the Byzantine style

E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

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Explain Old Saint Peter's relationship to and place in Christendom.

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A man, a woman, and at least one child can be seen in the praying position found in the lunette of the Catacomb of Saints Peter and Marcellinus. Which of the following presents the best explanation for the placement of these people in the lunette?


A) They represent the Christian family seeking their heavenly reward.
B) They represent the ideal Christian family.
C) They represent the Christian family who own that section of the catacomb.
D) They represent nothing specific, just figures to fill the space.

E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

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Which of the following attributes was used to depict Christ after Christianity was officially recognized by Roman authorities?


A) Laurel leaf crown
B) Imperial purple
C) Chariot
D) Imperial armor

E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

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How does Stanta Costanza mirror imperial Roman architecture?

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It is a central-plan building favored by...

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What do the diptych of the Nicomachi and Symmachi reveal about the beliefs of the family who commissioned it?

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It indicated that powerful Roman familie...

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The invention that greatly aided in the distribution of manuscripts during the Early Roman Empire was the ____.


A) Column of Trajan
B) codex
C) triumphal arch
D) diptych

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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How does the Christian community house located in Dura-Europos reflect the state of Christianity within the Roman Empire?

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Before Christianity was legali...

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The Mildenhall Treasure, especially the "Great Dish," attests to the survival of ____ during the Late Antique period.


A) Republican portraiture
B) Jewish symbolism
C) classical iconography
D) interest in landscape

E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

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