Question 1

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.

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Question 2

How does Sta.Costanza mirror Imperial Roman architecture?

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Question 3

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

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A)  atrium 
B)  narthex 
C)  nave 
D)  bema

Question 4

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

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Question 5

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.

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Question 6

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

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A)  purple toga 
B)  laurel-leaf crown 
C)  cuirass of Augustus 
D)  armor of Hadrian

Question 7

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

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Question 8

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

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Question 9

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

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A)  Mausoleum of Galla Placidia 
B)  Tomb of the Julii 
C)  S. Apollinare Nuovo 
D)  Pantheon

Question 10

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

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Question 11

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.

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Question 12

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

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Question 13

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

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A)  domed interior 
B)  timbered ceiling 
C)  groin vault 
D)  double apse interior

Question 14

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?

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A)  goats representing sinners 
B)  sheep representing the Faithful 
C)  a basin of water 
D)  a chalice

Question 15

How did one recognize a Christian sarcophagus?

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A)  The name of the owner was always carved on the center panel 
B)  Only Christians were buried in sarcophagi 
C)  It was decorated with significant Christian subject matter 
D)  The Crucifixion was always included as part of the subject matter

Question 16

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?

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

Question 17

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?

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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.

Question 18

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

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Question 19

Why did the Romans so fear and hate the Christians?

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Question 20

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?

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Exam 8: Late Antiquity