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The Christ as Good Shepherd from the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia at Ravenna is said to be deeply rooted in the classical tradition.Which of the following would support that belief?


A) It is a mosaic rather than a fresco
B) It is full of Greco-Roman illusionistic devices
C) It is a fresco rather than a mosaic
D) It has a landscape included in the depiction

E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

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What is the earliest datable period for Christian art?


A) 5th century CE
B) 1st century CE
C) 3rd century CE
D) 6th century CE

E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

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Explain the effect the Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus had as a visual document representing Christianity.How did the Roman Imperial motifs merge with Christian themes? Cite examples to support your argument.

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Examine the contributions of Constantine.How did he impact the art of fourth century in the Early Christian world?

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Which of the following themes represents the interior decorative program of Santa Costanza?


A) the lives of the saints
B) the Passion
C) grape harvest and wine production
D) history of Rome

E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

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How does this ivory plaque reflect Early Christian themes?

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Suicide of Judas and Crucifixion .The se...

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Compare the treatment of space and form in these two sculptures and discuss the factors that may account for the differences in style.

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Santa Maria Antiqua sarcophagus and Juni...

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Explain Old St.Peter's relationship and place in Christendom.

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It is one of the most hallowed sites in Christendom;second only to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem the site of the Resurrection.The building itself fulfils the words,"thou art Peter and upon this rock I will build my church",Peter was the first bishop of Rome and subsequent generations of popes are also the bishop of Rome.

What is the significance of Dura Europos?

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The city was evacuated in the third cent...

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Compare and contrast the images of Christ as the Good Shepherd from the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia and Miracle of Loaves and Fishes from Sant' Apollinare Nuovo.How does each reflect the synthesis of Classical values?

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The Roman State persecuted the Christians.Which of the following would account for this persecution?


A) Christians refused to pay homage to the State's gods
B) Christians fomented revolt against the Roman state
C) Romans knew the Christians would be their downfall
D) Romans didn't approve of anything originating in Judea

E) None of the above
F) All of the above

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The representation of a bearded Christ from the Rossano Gospels clearly indicates this work was made in which of the following centuries?


A) 6th century CE
B) 3rd century CE
C) 2nd century CE
D) 1st century CE

E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

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The illustrated book had a long history in the ancient world.When did the tradition of placing pictures in manuscripts first begin?


A) Republican Rome
B) Etruscan period
C) Classical Greece
D) Pharaonic Egypt

E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

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The representation of Nahor seen in the scene of Rebecca and Eliezer at the well from the Vienna Genesis uses which of the following conventions?


A) Early Christian pictorial convention
B) Roman pictorial convention
C) Egyptian pictorial convention
D) Hebrew pictorial convention

E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

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B

How does the painting from Dura Europos reflect Late Antique art?

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After Christianity received acceptance within the Roman Empire,churches were constructed above the catacombs.Which of the following provides the most explanation for such churches to be constructed at these sites?


A) The pious worshiped openly at the graves of the earliest Christian martyrs
B) These were the only sites available for church construction
C) All churches had to be constructed outside the city's walls
D) The catacombs were the holiest sites

E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

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Why is the Christian community house in Dura-Europas only a small house?


A) No churches were constructed in Dura-Europas
B) No large dwellings were constructed in Dura-Europas
C) Christians did not enjoy the patronage of the Roman state
D) No shrines or holy structures were allowed in Dura-Europas

E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

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The Rossano Gospels is the earliest illuminated manuscript that contains illustrations of which of the following?


A) lives of the martyrs
B) coronation of Peter as Pope
C) New Testament
D) martyrdom of Paul

E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

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Which of the following is represented on the sarcophagus of Santa Maria Antiqua?


A) Daniel
B) Jonah
C) Matthew
D) Twelve Apostles

E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

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Why is the diptych of the Nicomachi and Symmachi significant?

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