Classical Roman Art Vs Early Christian There are many similarities and differences between

Late Roman Empire Art only lasted for a short extent of time. During which many changes occurred in art, predominantly changes to sculpture. This change was a moving away from sculpture being meant for a particular person to sculpture being for the people of the Roman Empire.

I think this statue is meant to show Cincinnatus’ victory and short dictatorship over Rome as well as his first attachment to his farm. The statue is trying to convey a message of being a hard-working leader and citizen. The ax in one hand symbolizes his power he has as the dictator, and he may be holding it out as a symbol of handing down his powers, while his other hand holds a plow, which attaches him to his farm. Cincinnatus’ legacy is meant to show that a true, loyal citizen won’t let anything stop him from helping his city when needed. I believe the intended audience of this statue is whoever needs a reminder and an example to live by to be an upright, loyal

Both paintings focus on the life of Jesus, but at different times in his life. The Adoration of the Shepherds shows us Christ soon after being born. Cigoli chose to depict when the

Dated to Imperial Rome in Italy, the sculpture depicts Augustus, a Roman emperor. The content of the the sculpture is Augustus as a public speaker or general. At his right leg is Cupid riding a dolphin. His chest plate depicts things such as a scene between a Roman and Parthian in which the Parthian is surrendering, personifications of countries conquered by Augustus in addition to gods such as Sol, Caelus, Apollo, Diana, and Tellus. The content conveys Augustus's propaganda, communicating the idea of Augustus' power as an emperor and military strength, to its intended audience, most likely the public.

This sculpture is located now in the ¨Museo Nazionale di Villa Giulia¨ in Rome. The funerary architecture and focused on the commemoration of the deceased and of his race, not holding to the afterlife, to the Etruscans, after the dreaded death, was a state of pain and despair. The tombs reproduce the structure of the houses, where already the characteristic distribution of the Latins, with differentiation of atrium, or central space tablinum or lead agency, and stays arranged around them is

For being over eight hundred years, the Christ in Majesty with Symbols of the Four Evangelists remained in remarkable condition. However, pieces of the original piece, which originated in the Catalan chapel in Spain, have faded. Portions, especially along the bottom, have disappeared over time. Even though historians moved it to the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, it has not been fully restored. The artist identified each of the apostles in the Christ in Majesty with Symbols of the Four Evangelists, but the writing has grown fainter and this creates a difficulty for art historians. Another key factor in the overall story represented has faded--one of the lamps or incense holders beneath Christ.

The Holy Trinity by Masaccio was a painting done in approximately 1428. It is a

These religious views were depicted in many of their frescos, icons, mosaics, and ivory carvings. A fresco that depicts these religious aspects was Anastasis. It was created between 1310 – 1320 C.E. This particular fresco depicts “human mortality and redemption by Christ” (Kleiner, pg.351).

This key moment of the New Testament is a favorite of Christian artists throughout time, and the story of the Virgin and Angel is timeless. The Christian iconography of the

Dura-Europos was the start of Christianity in Syria. Believers had a place to believe and be safe with what they practiced. There were many ways how the Christians displayed their love for God. In the article it states “the art in the murals and mosaics in Dura-Europos make clear that early Christians were not iconoclastic.” They believed that art was a way to honor the saints and God. The art that was displayed in the church could be seeing as honoring God and also telling a story to the people who couldn’t read. The Roman’s had the same idea, honoring God with art forms, and also telling a story to the public with the art and sculpture. Sometimes scaring people who couldn’t read by using visual sculptors to show them what would happen if they didn’t obey

Through Pagan and Early Christian Art, biblical scenes were used to decorate the surface of several artifacts, especially the Brescia Casket. Also, known as the Brescia Lipsanotheca, this ivory casket, estimated to have been created in the 380s AD or the late-fourth century in northern Italy, is exquisitely carved. The actual use of the box is questionable, where in some cases people have argued that it was of domestic use , or reliquary or a pyxis. Where it held relics or the body of Christ, the container is far too glorified to be used for burial purpose, which leads many to believed it was used in a context of worship. All sides, excluding the bottom, of the casket portrays several biblical characters, such as Susanna, Moses, Daniel, Jonah, and more. In some of these characters’ cases, they are being shown more than one on either the same side or a continuation on another panel. The purpose of this paper is to be able to identify if the portrayal of the scenes differs from the parable told in the Bible, and to link the smaller images on the back and front of the casket to the main scene on each side.

From 50 A.D. to the late 100’s, Rome went through a number of different emperors, a civil war and many foreign military exploits. If the artist made this piece around then, it could symbolize a wish for simpler and more relaxed times, when a man could have the time and peace of mind to just socialize. On the other hand, if the sculpture was made closer to 150 A.D., Rome was in a quiet moment of their history, so they actually had the time and peace of mind to socialize, and the artist could be celebrating that. I believe the second situation is more likely, given the relaxed feel of the sculpture. However, no matter the specifications of the time it was created, I believe it symbolized the very human desire to socialize and have

After nearly two centuries completely lacking in images, early Christians finally developed a pictorial language to express their faith. The conventions developed early on would come to define the middle ages, an entire era of almost exclusively Christian images. Early Christians adopted classical conventions for their art, which would serve an opposing purpose for outsiders and initiates. For outsiders, the symbols meant no harm. But to followers of the faith, the images are loaded with meaning. The meaning inherent in the history of the symbol, when combined with a biblical context, creates a full and multi-faceted iconographic tradition. The purpose of this paper is to explore the roots of the recurring subjects and symbols evident in the funerary paintings in Catacombs of Domitilla in Rome.

Throughout art history, artists have shown not only their cultural beliefs, but they have also shown their religious perspectives as well. Artists have shown images of deities through sculptures, paintings, and even buildings. An example representing a deity would be the bronzed sculpture Zeus or Poseidon from 460-450 BCE. Different from Egyptian religions, Greek gods were always created in a human form due to the fact that they felt higher and much more greater to followers of religions that worshipped animals or mountains. Greek gods were responsible for many parts of the natural world and human life, for example, love, warfare, and the seasons. The first images were very firm, portrayed no movement, and were very straightforward, but later in time these images shaped the human body with much detail and precision, as we see with Zeus or Poseidon, as well as showing movement. Zeus was the leader among the Greek gods and is shown with an ideal and godlike body. Due to his right hand appearing as if he is holding an object, it is said that he could be holding a thunderbolt, representing Zeus or the God of sky and thunder, or possibly a trident, representing Poseidon or the God of Sea. His stance is slightly back, representing movement or action, and he appears

Depiction of cultural and religious beliefs have been an important element in many artworks. The newly formed Early Christian religion, the Roman culture, and the Greek culture are no exception to this occurrence. Though living close in proximity to each other, their views differed vastly, in respect to both religion and culture. Roman and Greek views indulged the “here and now”, while those views of the Early Christians centered on the “hereafter”. It is upon the examination of a few artworks taken from either side, that this contrast becomes extremely apparent.