Exam 8: Late Antiquity

Explain the roles played by the Classical style of Greece and Rome in the development of Early Christian art.Use examples to support your essay.

How does Sta.Costanza mirror Imperial Roman architecture?

What was the entrance porch of Old St.Peter's in Rome called?

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

What features did Early Christian architects take from Roman builders,and what new techniques did they develop? Discuss specific features from at least three buildings.

In the Dura painting,Samuel Anointing David,David is depicted with an Imperial attribute indicating his royalty.Which of the following is that attribute?

How does the theme of the "Good Shepherd" reflect the heritage of the pre-Christian world?

Why are there very few depictions of the crucifixion in Early Christian art?

Which of the following would be considered the predecessor for the Mausoleum of Costanza?

Compare these two images.How have their interior spaces changed in function?

What does this image say about changing views of Christ? Note the iconographic features of the image and describe the stylistic features that add to the emotional effect.

Describe the features of these mosaics that make them examples of the Early Christian style.

Which of the following is an architectural element found in Santa Sabina?

Christ as the Good Shepherd appears in the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia and uses many iconographic devices.Which of the following is one of those devices?

How did one recognize a Christian sarcophagus?

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

Explain the development of sculpture as a disseminator of Christianity.Use examples to support your essay.

Why did the Romans so fear and hate the Christians?

Compare the mosaics of Santa Costanza with the mosaics of the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia.How are they similar,how are they different,and how do they reflect their respective periods?