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Chapter 7 |
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This chapter and the next deal with the origins of art of the major monotheistic religions of the West and the Middle East. Coverage begins with the scant remains of Jewish and Christian art in the Middle East and then concentrates on Christian art in Rome before and after the time of Constantine. Christian art continues to shift in official Roman art of the fourth century (last chapter) and evolves into a new style, as Christianity becomes the official religion of the old Roman world. Pay attention to the emergence of a distinct culture in the eastern part of the old empire--the successor to Rome--the Byzantine Empire.
Goals for this chapter include:
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