Chapter 1 Flashcards
In the first art piece (“The True Cross”) described, what is happening in:
the middle
left side
and right side
the middle
- Large Cross
left side
- Constantine and his acceptance of Christianity
and right side
- Constantine’s mother finding the true cross in Jerusalem
What can we learn from the three different enamels?
- They follow different regional preferences (ex. eastern Europe praises Constantine more)
Explain the two techniques:
- cloisonne
- champleve
Both use finely coloured glass, but cloisonne paints gold between the glass
Champleve has cells gorged out of the metal plate
Which region (east vs west) of Europe prefers cloisonne?
Byzantine art (and eastern church)
(Try make two dimensional patterns in jewel like colours, enamels that reflect light)
Which region (east vs west) of Europe prefers champleve?
Western Europe
Important rites of christianity?
Mass and Baptism
What became the major religion in the roman empire?
Christianity
Where did Christianity get it’s political and economic institution from?
Roman empire
Bishops, popes, taxation etc
Where did Christianity get it’s Rational systems?
Greek Philosophy
Explain how the Arch of Titus is emblematic of roman architecture?
It depicts a rebellion in Judea that went badly for the Jewish people. (Titus captured Jerusalem)
it depicts the emperor along with
How was the ground in roman first century art?
Compressing the ground, and reducing surroundings
How did roman art change by the third century? (Constantine time)
He did a lot of head shots sculpted
For backgrounds we now have flatter less detailed
What changed about art in the later 4th century? (Theodosius)
(Continuing to) Portray emperor as supreme human being
rigid, frontal and flanked by co-rulers
