artid111 early christian art
TRANSCRIPT
![Page 1: ARTID111 Early Christian Art](https://reader030.vdocuments.site/reader030/viewer/2022033018/55d4bc24bb61eb626c8b468a/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
Pagans, Christians and Jews: The Art of Late AntiquityART ID 111 | Study of Ancient Arts
Slide concept by William V. Ganis, PhD NYIT Center for Teaching and Learning with Technology
With modifications by Arch. Edeliza V. Macalandag, UAP
![Page 2: ARTID111 Early Christian Art](https://reader030.vdocuments.site/reader030/viewer/2022033018/55d4bc24bb61eb626c8b468a/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
Early Christian Art
![Page 3: ARTID111 Early Christian Art](https://reader030.vdocuments.site/reader030/viewer/2022033018/55d4bc24bb61eb626c8b468a/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
The period of Late Antiquity was defined by the powerful
religious crosscurrents of the times.
![Page 4: ARTID111 Early Christian Art](https://reader030.vdocuments.site/reader030/viewer/2022033018/55d4bc24bb61eb626c8b468a/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
LATE ANTIQUITY
is a periodization used by historians to describe the time of transition from Classical Antiquity to the Middle Ages, in both mainland Europe and the Mediterranean world.
![Page 5: ARTID111 Early Christian Art](https://reader030.vdocuments.site/reader030/viewer/2022033018/55d4bc24bb61eb626c8b468a/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
The Roman Empire underwent considerable social, cultural and organizational change starting with reign of Diocletian, who began the custom of splitting the Empire into Eastern and Western halves ruled by multiple emperors.
![Page 6: ARTID111 Early Christian Art](https://reader030.vdocuments.site/reader030/viewer/2022033018/55d4bc24bb61eb626c8b468a/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
LATE ANTIQUITY
•Beginning with Constantine the Great, the Empire was Christianized, and a new capital founded at Constantinople.
•Migrations of Germanic tribes disrupted Roman rule from the late 4th century onwards, culminating in the eventual collapse of the Empire in the West in 476, replaced by the so-called barbarian kingdoms.
•The resultant cultural fusion of Greco-Roman, Germanic and Christian traditions formed the cultural foundations of Western Europe.
![Page 7: ARTID111 Early Christian Art](https://reader030.vdocuments.site/reader030/viewer/2022033018/55d4bc24bb61eb626c8b468a/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
LATE ANTIQUITY
•The birth of Christian monasticism in the deserts of Egypt in the 3rd century, which initially operated outside the Episcopal authority of the Church, would become so successful that by the 8th century, it penetrated the Church and became the primary Christian rule within.
•Monasticism was not the only new Christian movement to appear in Late Antiquity, although it had perhaps the greatest influence.
![Page 8: ARTID111 Early Christian Art](https://reader030.vdocuments.site/reader030/viewer/2022033018/55d4bc24bb61eb626c8b468a/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
Chronology of Early ChristianityCrucifixion of Christ ca. 29Crucifixion of St. Peter ca. 64Persecution of Christians
Trajan Decius 249-251Diocletian 303-305
Edict of Milan 313Foundation of Constantinople324Christianity becomes State Religion390Fall of Rome to Alaric the Visigoth410
![Page 9: ARTID111 Early Christian Art](https://reader030.vdocuments.site/reader030/viewer/2022033018/55d4bc24bb61eb626c8b468a/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
THE CATACOMBS AND FUNERARY ART
The new monotheistic religion of Christianity that grew out of Judaism during the Roman Imperial period adapted imagery and architectural forms from other religious cults and secular sources as its adherents sought ways to express and practice their religious beliefs in visual terms and in suitable architectural spaces.
![Page 10: ARTID111 Early Christian Art](https://reader030.vdocuments.site/reader030/viewer/2022033018/55d4bc24bb61eb626c8b468a/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
![Page 11: ARTID111 Early Christian Art](https://reader030.vdocuments.site/reader030/viewer/2022033018/55d4bc24bb61eb626c8b468a/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
Synagogue
Dura Europos, Syria | ca. 245-256
![Page 12: ARTID111 Early Christian Art](https://reader030.vdocuments.site/reader030/viewer/2022033018/55d4bc24bb61eb626c8b468a/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
Synagogue InteriorWall paintings of Old Testament scenes
from Dura Europos, Syria
ca. 245-256 | tempera on plaster
The synagogue at Dura-Europos is remarkable not only for its very existence in a Roman garrison town but also for its extensive cycle of mural paintings.
![Page 13: ARTID111 Early Christian Art](https://reader030.vdocuments.site/reader030/viewer/2022033018/55d4bc24bb61eb626c8b468a/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
Synagogue InteriorWall paintings of Old Testament scenes
from Dura Europos, Syria
ca. 245-256 | tempera on plaster
![Page 14: ARTID111 Early Christian Art](https://reader030.vdocuments.site/reader030/viewer/2022033018/55d4bc24bb61eb626c8b468a/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
![Page 15: ARTID111 Early Christian Art](https://reader030.vdocuments.site/reader030/viewer/2022033018/55d4bc24bb61eb626c8b468a/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
![Page 16: ARTID111 Early Christian Art](https://reader030.vdocuments.site/reader030/viewer/2022033018/55d4bc24bb61eb626c8b468a/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
Reconstruction
Christian Community House
Dura Europos, Syria
ca. 240-256
![Page 17: ARTID111 Early Christian Art](https://reader030.vdocuments.site/reader030/viewer/2022033018/55d4bc24bb61eb626c8b468a/html5/thumbnails/17.jpg)
BaptisteryChristian Community House
Dura Europos, Syria
ca. 240-256
![Page 18: ARTID111 Early Christian Art](https://reader030.vdocuments.site/reader030/viewer/2022033018/55d4bc24bb61eb626c8b468a/html5/thumbnails/18.jpg)
Baptistery from Christian
Community House
Dura Europos, Syria
ca. 240-256tempera paintings Christ Walks on Water
![Page 19: ARTID111 Early Christian Art](https://reader030.vdocuments.site/reader030/viewer/2022033018/55d4bc24bb61eb626c8b468a/html5/thumbnails/19.jpg)
Baptistery from Christian
Community House
Dura Europos, Syria
ca. 240-256tempera paintings Christ the Good
Shepherd
![Page 20: ARTID111 Early Christian Art](https://reader030.vdocuments.site/reader030/viewer/2022033018/55d4bc24bb61eb626c8b468a/html5/thumbnails/20.jpg)
Baptistery from Christian
Community House
Dura Europos, Syria
ca. 240-256tempera paintings
Christ Healing the Paralytic
![Page 21: ARTID111 Early Christian Art](https://reader030.vdocuments.site/reader030/viewer/2022033018/55d4bc24bb61eb626c8b468a/html5/thumbnails/21.jpg)
![Page 22: ARTID111 Early Christian Art](https://reader030.vdocuments.site/reader030/viewer/2022033018/55d4bc24bb61eb626c8b468a/html5/thumbnails/22.jpg)
Catacomb showing loculi
Rome
3rd-4th centuries
Christians in Rome buried their dead in subterranean networks
of galleries and chambers called catacombs. Openings were cut into the walls to hold the dead.
![Page 23: ARTID111 Early Christian Art](https://reader030.vdocuments.site/reader030/viewer/2022033018/55d4bc24bb61eb626c8b468a/html5/thumbnails/23.jpg)
Good Shepherd, Orants, Story of JonahCatacomb of Pietro and Marcellino, Rome, Italyearly 4th century | fresco
![Page 24: ARTID111 Early Christian Art](https://reader030.vdocuments.site/reader030/viewer/2022033018/55d4bc24bb61eb626c8b468a/html5/thumbnails/24.jpg)
Good Shepherd
Catacomb of Pietro and Marcellino, Rome, Italy
early 4th centuryfresco
![Page 25: ARTID111 Early Christian Art](https://reader030.vdocuments.site/reader030/viewer/2022033018/55d4bc24bb61eb626c8b468a/html5/thumbnails/25.jpg)
Orant figure
Catacomb of Priscilla, Rome,Italy
3th centuryfresco
![Page 26: ARTID111 Early Christian Art](https://reader030.vdocuments.site/reader030/viewer/2022033018/55d4bc24bb61eb626c8b468a/html5/thumbnails/26.jpg)
Sarcophagus with Old and New Testament Scenes
from Rome, Italy
ca. 270marble1 ft. 11 1/4 in. x 6 ft. 2 in.
![Page 27: ARTID111 Early Christian Art](https://reader030.vdocuments.site/reader030/viewer/2022033018/55d4bc24bb61eb626c8b468a/html5/thumbnails/27.jpg)
Sarcophagus with Old and New Testament Scenesfrom Rome, Italy | ca. 270 | marble | 1 ft. 11 1/4 in. x 6 ft. 2 in.
![Page 28: ARTID111 Early Christian Art](https://reader030.vdocuments.site/reader030/viewer/2022033018/55d4bc24bb61eb626c8b468a/html5/thumbnails/28.jpg)
Sarcophagus with Old and New Testament Scenesfrom Rome, Italy | ca. 270 | marble | 1 ft. 11 1/4 in. x 6 ft. 2 in.
![Page 29: ARTID111 Early Christian Art](https://reader030.vdocuments.site/reader030/viewer/2022033018/55d4bc24bb61eb626c8b468a/html5/thumbnails/29.jpg)
Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus
from Rome, Italy | ca. 359 | marble | 3 ft. 10 1/2 in. x 8 ft.
![Page 30: ARTID111 Early Christian Art](https://reader030.vdocuments.site/reader030/viewer/2022033018/55d4bc24bb61eb626c8b468a/html5/thumbnails/30.jpg)
Raising of Lazarus Fall of Adam and Eve
Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus
from Rome, Italy | ca. 359 | marble | 3 ft. 10 1/2 in. x 8 ft.
![Page 31: ARTID111 Early Christian Art](https://reader030.vdocuments.site/reader030/viewer/2022033018/55d4bc24bb61eb626c8b468a/html5/thumbnails/31.jpg)
Christ Entering JerusalemSarcophagus of Junius Bassus
from Rome, Italy | ca. 359 | marble | 3 ft. 10 1/2 in. x 8 ft.
Christ Enthroned
![Page 32: ARTID111 Early Christian Art](https://reader030.vdocuments.site/reader030/viewer/2022033018/55d4bc24bb61eb626c8b468a/html5/thumbnails/32.jpg)
(restoration drawing)
Old Saint Peter’s Basilica
Rome, Italy
ca. 320
![Page 33: ARTID111 Early Christian Art](https://reader030.vdocuments.site/reader030/viewer/2022033018/55d4bc24bb61eb626c8b468a/html5/thumbnails/33.jpg)
Old Saint Peter’s Basilica (plan)
Rome, Italy
ca. 320
1. Nave
2. Aisles
3. Apse
4. Transept
5. Narthex
6. Atrium
![Page 34: ARTID111 Early Christian Art](https://reader030.vdocuments.site/reader030/viewer/2022033018/55d4bc24bb61eb626c8b468a/html5/thumbnails/34.jpg)
Old Saint Peter’s Basilica (section)
Rome, Italy | ca. 320
![Page 35: ARTID111 Early Christian Art](https://reader030.vdocuments.site/reader030/viewer/2022033018/55d4bc24bb61eb626c8b468a/html5/thumbnails/35.jpg)
![Page 36: ARTID111 Early Christian Art](https://reader030.vdocuments.site/reader030/viewer/2022033018/55d4bc24bb61eb626c8b468a/html5/thumbnails/36.jpg)
Santa SabinaRome, Italy | ca. 422-
432
![Page 37: ARTID111 Early Christian Art](https://reader030.vdocuments.site/reader030/viewer/2022033018/55d4bc24bb61eb626c8b468a/html5/thumbnails/37.jpg)
Santa SabinaRome, Italy | ca. 422-
432
![Page 38: ARTID111 Early Christian Art](https://reader030.vdocuments.site/reader030/viewer/2022033018/55d4bc24bb61eb626c8b468a/html5/thumbnails/38.jpg)
Santa SabinaRome, Italy | ca. 422-
432
![Page 39: ARTID111 Early Christian Art](https://reader030.vdocuments.site/reader030/viewer/2022033018/55d4bc24bb61eb626c8b468a/html5/thumbnails/39.jpg)
Santa CostanzaRome, Italy | ca. 337-351
![Page 40: ARTID111 Early Christian Art](https://reader030.vdocuments.site/reader030/viewer/2022033018/55d4bc24bb61eb626c8b468a/html5/thumbnails/40.jpg)
Santa CostanzaRome, Italy | ca. 337-351
![Page 41: ARTID111 Early Christian Art](https://reader030.vdocuments.site/reader030/viewer/2022033018/55d4bc24bb61eb626c8b468a/html5/thumbnails/41.jpg)
Santa CostanzaRome, Italy | ca. 337-351
Longitudinal Section
Plan
![Page 42: ARTID111 Early Christian Art](https://reader030.vdocuments.site/reader030/viewer/2022033018/55d4bc24bb61eb626c8b468a/html5/thumbnails/42.jpg)
Santa Costanza vault mosaic
Rome, Italy
ca. 337-351tessera mosaic
![Page 43: ARTID111 Early Christian Art](https://reader030.vdocuments.site/reader030/viewer/2022033018/55d4bc24bb61eb626c8b468a/html5/thumbnails/43.jpg)
![Page 44: ARTID111 Early Christian Art](https://reader030.vdocuments.site/reader030/viewer/2022033018/55d4bc24bb61eb626c8b468a/html5/thumbnails/44.jpg)
Christ as Sol Invictusfrom the Mausoleum of the
Julii
Rome, Italy
late 3rd centurytessera mosaic
![Page 45: ARTID111 Early Christian Art](https://reader030.vdocuments.site/reader030/viewer/2022033018/55d4bc24bb61eb626c8b468a/html5/thumbnails/45.jpg)
Santa Maria Maggiore
Rome, Italy
432-440tessera mosaic
Drowning of the Egyptians in the Red Sea
![Page 46: ARTID111 Early Christian Art](https://reader030.vdocuments.site/reader030/viewer/2022033018/55d4bc24bb61eb626c8b468a/html5/thumbnails/46.jpg)
Santa Maria Maggiore
Rome, Italy
432-440tessera mosaic
Hospitality of Abraham
![Page 47: ARTID111 Early Christian Art](https://reader030.vdocuments.site/reader030/viewer/2022033018/55d4bc24bb61eb626c8b468a/html5/thumbnails/47.jpg)
![Page 48: ARTID111 Early Christian Art](https://reader030.vdocuments.site/reader030/viewer/2022033018/55d4bc24bb61eb626c8b468a/html5/thumbnails/48.jpg)
Mausoleum of Galla Placidia
Ravenna, Italy | ca. 425
![Page 49: ARTID111 Early Christian Art](https://reader030.vdocuments.site/reader030/viewer/2022033018/55d4bc24bb61eb626c8b468a/html5/thumbnails/49.jpg)
Mausoleum of Galla PlacidiaRavenna, Italy | ca. 425 | tessera mosaics
![Page 50: ARTID111 Early Christian Art](https://reader030.vdocuments.site/reader030/viewer/2022033018/55d4bc24bb61eb626c8b468a/html5/thumbnails/50.jpg)
Christ as the Good Shepherdfrom the entrance wall of the Mausoleum of Galla PlacidiaRavenna, Italy | ca. 425 | tessera mosaic
![Page 51: ARTID111 Early Christian Art](https://reader030.vdocuments.site/reader030/viewer/2022033018/55d4bc24bb61eb626c8b468a/html5/thumbnails/51.jpg)
Dome Mosaic of HeavenMausoleum of Galla PlacidiaRavenna, Italy | ca. 425 | tessera mosaic
![Page 52: ARTID111 Early Christian Art](https://reader030.vdocuments.site/reader030/viewer/2022033018/55d4bc24bb61eb626c8b468a/html5/thumbnails/52.jpg)
St. Apollinare Nuovo
Ravenna, Italy
dedicated 504
![Page 53: ARTID111 Early Christian Art](https://reader030.vdocuments.site/reader030/viewer/2022033018/55d4bc24bb61eb626c8b468a/html5/thumbnails/53.jpg)
St. Apollinare NuovoRavenna, Italy | dedicated 504
![Page 54: ARTID111 Early Christian Art](https://reader030.vdocuments.site/reader030/viewer/2022033018/55d4bc24bb61eb626c8b468a/html5/thumbnails/54.jpg)
Saint Apollinare Nuovo
Ravenna, Italy
dedicated 504
![Page 55: ARTID111 Early Christian Art](https://reader030.vdocuments.site/reader030/viewer/2022033018/55d4bc24bb61eb626c8b468a/html5/thumbnails/55.jpg)
Saint Apollinare Nuovo
Ravenna, Italy
dedicated 504tessera mosaic
Raising of Lazarus
![Page 56: ARTID111 Early Christian Art](https://reader030.vdocuments.site/reader030/viewer/2022033018/55d4bc24bb61eb626c8b468a/html5/thumbnails/56.jpg)
Saint Apollinare Nuovo
Ravenna, Italy
dedicated 504 | tessera mosaic
Miracle of the Loaves and Fishes
![Page 57: ARTID111 Early Christian Art](https://reader030.vdocuments.site/reader030/viewer/2022033018/55d4bc24bb61eb626c8b468a/html5/thumbnails/57.jpg)
Saint Apollinare Nuovo
Ravenna, Italy
dedicated 504 | tessera mosaic
Christ Foretelling Peter’s Denial
![Page 58: ARTID111 Early Christian Art](https://reader030.vdocuments.site/reader030/viewer/2022033018/55d4bc24bb61eb626c8b468a/html5/thumbnails/58.jpg)
Saint Apollinare Nuovo
Ravenna, Italy
dedicated 504tessera mosaic
Ascension of Christ
![Page 59: ARTID111 Early Christian Art](https://reader030.vdocuments.site/reader030/viewer/2022033018/55d4bc24bb61eb626c8b468a/html5/thumbnails/59.jpg)
Vienna GenesisEarly 6th century
tempera, gold, silver on purple vellum12 1/4 x 9 1/4 in.
![Page 60: ARTID111 Early Christian Art](https://reader030.vdocuments.site/reader030/viewer/2022033018/55d4bc24bb61eb626c8b468a/html5/thumbnails/60.jpg)
Vienna Genesis
Early 6th centurytempera, gold, silver on purple vellum12 1/4 x 9 1/4 in.
Genesis chapter 32
Jacob travels to meet EsauJacob travels over the Jabbok brookJacob wrestles with the AngelJacob blessed by the AngelJacob’s 11 sons
![Page 61: ARTID111 Early Christian Art](https://reader030.vdocuments.site/reader030/viewer/2022033018/55d4bc24bb61eb626c8b468a/html5/thumbnails/61.jpg)
Vienna Genesis
Early 6th centurytempera, gold, silver on purple vellum12 1/4 x 9 1/4 in.
Genesis chapter 24:15
Rebecca Leaves Nahor Rebecca and Eliezer at the Well
![Page 62: ARTID111 Early Christian Art](https://reader030.vdocuments.site/reader030/viewer/2022033018/55d4bc24bb61eb626c8b468a/html5/thumbnails/62.jpg)
Rossano Gospels
early 6th centurytempera on purple
vellum11 x 10 1/4 in.
![Page 63: ARTID111 Early Christian Art](https://reader030.vdocuments.site/reader030/viewer/2022033018/55d4bc24bb61eb626c8b468a/html5/thumbnails/63.jpg)
Rossano Gospels
early 6th centurytempera on purple vellum11 x 10 1/4 in.
Matthew chapter 27
Christ before Pilate
![Page 64: ARTID111 Early Christian Art](https://reader030.vdocuments.site/reader030/viewer/2022033018/55d4bc24bb61eb626c8b468a/html5/thumbnails/64.jpg)
Pilate Washing his Hands, Christ Carrying the Cross, Denial of Peter
from a casketca. 420ivory3 x 3 7/8 in.
![Page 65: ARTID111 Early Christian Art](https://reader030.vdocuments.site/reader030/viewer/2022033018/55d4bc24bb61eb626c8b468a/html5/thumbnails/65.jpg)
Suicide of Judas and Crucifixion
from a casket | ca. 420 | ivory | 3 x 3 7/8 in.
![Page 66: ARTID111 Early Christian Art](https://reader030.vdocuments.site/reader030/viewer/2022033018/55d4bc24bb61eb626c8b468a/html5/thumbnails/66.jpg)
Sources
• http://www.wadsworth.com/art_d/templates/student_resources/0155050907_kleiner/studyguide/ch11/ch11_1.html
• http://websites.swlearning.com/cgi-wadsworth/course_products_wp.pl?fid=M20b&product_isbn_issn=0155050907&discipline_number=436
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Late_Antiquity• Art Through the Ages, 12th/11th ed., Gardner