Soldier Emperors/Tetrarchy, Constantine & Early Christian Art Flashcards
Portrait of Philip the Arab
250
Trebonianus Gallus
250
Ludovisi Sarcophagus
250
Tetrarchs Statues
300
Palace of Diocletian
300
Piazza Armerina Mosaics
300
Colossal Portrait of Constantine
315
Basilica Nova
315
Arch of Constantine
315
Relief: Battle of Milvian Bridge
(Arch of Constantine)
315
Relief: Address to the People
(Arch of Constantine)
315
Relief: Distribution of Largesse
(Arch of Constantine)
315
Reliefs: Reign of Hadrian and “Good Emperors”
(Arch of Constantine)
315
Battle of Milvian Bridge
Battle between Constantine and Maxentius in 312.
It takes its name from the Milvian Bridge, an important route over the Tiber.
Constantine won, leading to the end of the Tetrarchy and his sole rule of the Roman Empire.
Maxentius drowned in the Tiber during the battle and his body was later taken from the river and decapitated
Edict of Milan
A proclamation establishing religious tolerance for Christianity within the Roman Empire.
It was the outcome of a political agreement concluded in Milan between the Roman emperors Constantine and Licinius in 313
The repurposing of building stone for new construction, or the reuse of decorative sculpture on new monuments
Spolia
Christ as Good Shepherd,
Catacomb of St Peter and Marcellinus
315
Sarcophagus with Philosopher, Orant, Old & New Testament Scenes
270 CE
Christ as Sol Invictus
Mausoleum of the Julii
270
Via Latina Catacomb
Rome
350
Ceremonial Dish of Theodosius I
390
Diptych of the Symmachi
390
A posture of prayer, usually standing, with the elbows close to the sides of the body and with the hands outstretched sideways, palms up
Orans pose
