Catacombs of Rome

Craig jones Dagmar E. Sproll April 3, 2012 Research Paper Christian Art In this research paper one will be reading about early Christian art and about how pagan-inspired themes, classical influences, and its two major tendencies: naturalism and abstract symbolism. Early Christian art and architecture is the art produced by Christians or under Christian ruling from the earliest period between about 350 and 525. The Christian art survived 2nd century’s and onwards. According

One thing constantly happening is this world, modern and past, is change. Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome were no exceptions. Although these two great civilizations were similar, idealism and conquests resulted in changes between their government, art, and religion. Greece had three common forms of government, these were monarchy, oligarchy, and democracy. The reason for many different types of government across Greece was due to the geography. “The ancient Greek city-states were separated from

To what extent was the development of Christian art and architecture influenced by the art and architecture of classical Rome? The development of Christian art and architecture influenced the art and architecture of classical Rome in various ways, Jewish community is where Christianity began, but it didn't stop there, instead it migrated from place to place. During the progressed of the first century CE, Christianity became the centre of attraction that propels transformation from all over the Greco-Roman

How Should We Then Live? After watching the video How Should We Then Live? by Dr. Francis Schaeffer, I identify the following reasons why in the Roman culture, almost all religions were tolerated, but Christianity was persecuted: The goddess Diana, Roma Senate, external and internal peace, and Christianity. The goddess Diana whose temple was an Ephesus which is in moderm Turkey, the Romans like the Greeks before them also, tried to build upon their gods in the hope of having something big enough

religion, such as the people of Rome in early times. “ … And by a distinction between the seasons which is due to God’s arrangement, set aside some for festivals, others for times of sorrow- merely to suit their own inclinations! Who can consider this a proof of religion, and not, rather, of lack of understanding?” (The Epistle to Diognetus) Christianity was seen as an insignificant cult for the ignorant and uneducated types and also viewed to be as treason to Rome. They are thought to be lustful

2. Octavian is Julius Caesar’s great nephew but was named his adopted son in Julius Caesar will. Octavian was able to gain power due to being named in Julius Caesar’s will as his son. He was originally the son of Julius Caesar’s sister. His father Gaius Octavius was the first person in the family that became a senator but passed away when Octavian was four years old. Octavius was able to balance the empire, made the army smaller sized, and formed a Roman navy. He also held interest in temple buildings

They both have the center medallion that portrays Jesus as a humble shepherd who is watching over his flock of sheep. To further illustrate it is a fresco in a catacomb depicting Christian art, is the addition of the semicircles which surround the center medallion. Each of these semicircles that surround the medallion includes a different feathered bird, including peacocks. From previous studies, we know that

archers. The archers filled Saint Sebastian with arrows, his body would later be described as, “full of arrows as an urchin.” Thought to be dead the archers left him and sent for a person to retrieve his body. Saint Sebastian was recovered by Irene of Rome, whose husband was martyred by Diocletian, who found him still alive, took Sebastian and nursed him back to health. Once healthy Saint Sebastian went to confront Diocletian. Meeting Diocletian in a stairwell, Sebastian yelled at Diocletian and castigated

it is also believed that Prophet Abraham was asked to sacrifice his son Isaac on this location. This is why it is so important for Muslims, Christians and Jews. Santa Costanza is also built upon a temple of Saint Agnes and it is believed that his catacombs are somewhere closely under the church. The Christians used to worship their religion and buried their dead in secret as at first they were persecuted before Costinanine accepted and gave them respect and protection.Not until the emperor Constantine

culture. These types of bases were used to learn and highlight different aspects of Roman culture; they were a type of narrative. This separation between the arts helped people take pride in their status and distinction. The art widely used throughout Rome also touched on old and outdated media from previous cultures in order to expand upon it. The type of media included marble, painting, mosaic, gems and silver. He also mentioned that art from Constantine’s culture actually derived from popular Roman