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Early Christian, Jewish, and Byzantine Art

Explore the diverse artistic expressions of Early Christian, Jewish, and Byzantine Art in the context of their respective religions. Learn about syncretism, iconoclasm, typological exegesis, and the significance of religious icons in different cultural contexts. Discover the rich symbolism and meanings embedded in these artworks.

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Early Christian, Jewish, and Byzantine Art

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  1. Early Christian, Jewish, and Byzantine Art

  2. Judaism Christianity Islam How are these three religions different? see pages 290-291

  3. Big Ideas • syncretism: artists assimilate images from other traditions, giving them new meanings • iconoclasm: 726 Emperor Leo III launched a campaign of iconoclasm (image breaking), decreeing that all religious images were idols and should be destroyed • icons: often were believed to have been created miraculously and all were thought to have magical protective and healing powers • typological exegesis: Old Testament themes illuminate events in the New Testament; for example, Abraham and Isaac predicts the sacrifice of Christ, Jonah and the whale predicts the resurrection on the third day

  4. Christ Catacomb of Commodilla late 4th century

  5. Good Shepherdmosaic in the lunette over the west entrance, Mausoleum of Galla Placidia

  6. Baptism of ChristBaptistery of the Orthodox, Ravenna, Italy early 5th century

  7. Emperor Justinian and His Attendants c. 547 mosaic on the north wall of the apse, Church of San Vitale, Ravenna Italy

  8. Empress Theodora and Her Attendants c. 547 mosaic on the south wall of the apse, Church of San Vitale, Ravenna Italy

  9. Christ Pantokratormosaic in the central dome Church of the DormitionDaphni, GreeceCentral Domec. 1080-1100

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