Jewish, Early Christian, and Byzantine Art

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Which of the following is not true of Early Byzantine art?

Artists relied on mathematical conventions to create ideal figures.

This is a picture of a synagogue floor, which commonly displayed Jewish symbols of faith. What Jewish symbol is encircled on this floor?

Ram's Horn

Before the Edict of Milan, Christian art ________________

contained images of symbolic Christian people who would go unnoticed by pagans

This mosaic is an example of ___________ art .

Early Byzantine

This example of early Christian art contains Christian symbolism that was unrecognizable by pagans. What is the title of this example of art?

Sarcophagus of the church of Santa Maria Antiqua

Which of the following is not true of Christian art after the Edict of Milan?

Sculptures rarer than paintings

All of the following are characteristic of Jewish art, except which?

Sculptures were rare in Jewish art.

In this work of art, which of the following can be observed?

The artist painted the figures with elongated necks, legs, and arms, The figures are placed in a triangular shape, as geometric conventions were common in art during this time period, and This piece is intended to represent the Christian trinity.

Which is not true of the painting above?

This piece of art was painted on vellum, which is a type of thin papyrus paper.

In 313, Constantine issued the Edict of Milan granting ________________________

all people in the Roman Empire freedom to worship whatever god they wished.

A Jewish house of prayer is called a _________________.

synagogue


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