Early Christian Period Flashcards
Where was early Christian art primarily produced?
In the catacombs where early Christians would gather.
What was the significance of Pietro e Marcellino in Rome?
It was one of the catacombs where early Christian art was created.
What decree by Constantine institutionalized Christianity as the official religion of Rome?
The Edict of Milan.
What architectural transformation occurred after the Edict of Milan?
Old Roman basilicas were converted into churches.
What were catacombs used for in early Christianity?
They served as underground burial chambers.
What was the purpose of Christian symbols in early Christian art?
They were used for identification among members and as the initial basis for Byzantine art.
What are some symbols used by early Christians for identification?
The cross, fish, lamb, Chi-rho, wreath or grapes, and the dove.
What artistic technique served a religious function in early Christian art?
Mosaic.
What religious symbol in early Christian mosaics was originally associated with Dionysus, the god of wine?
Grape vines.
What pagan god influenced the depiction of the sunburst halo in early Christian art?
Apollo.
