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	Early Christian art and architecture - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Early Christian art and architecture is the art produced by Christians or under Christian patronage from about the year 200 to about the year 500.
		Since Christianity was largely a religion of lower classes in this period, the lack of surviving art may reflect a lack of funds for patronage.
		Early Christians also developed their own iconography, for example such symbols as the fish (ikhthus), were not borrowed from pagan iconography.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Early_Christian_art_and_architecture (317 words)

	MSN Encarta - Early Christian Art and Architecture
		Early Christian Art and Architecture, works of art and buildings created for the Christian Church in approximately the first 600 years after the time of Christ, and particularly in Italy and the western Mediterranean area (see also Conversion of Europe).
		Most early Christian art in the form of painting and sculpture was derived from Roman art, appropriately adapted to suit the spiritual nature of the religion.
		Christian religious buildings were of two types, the longitudinal hall, or basilica, and the centralized building, frequently a baptistery or a mausoleum.
	uk.encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761579100/Early_Christian_Art_and_Architecture.html (637 words)

	Early Christian art and architecture. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05
		Among the earliest manifestations extant are the early 3d-century paintings on the walls of the catacombs in Rome.
		The basilican hall, consisting of a nave flanked by lower aisles and terminated by an apse, was adopted as the standard structure in Christian congregational worship.
		In the eastern part of the Roman Empire the development of the Early Christian tradition was continued under the auspices of the Byzantine emperors (see Byzantine art and architecture).
	www.bartleby.com /65/ea/EarlyChr.html (652 words)

	Early Christian - Early Christian Art
		This is the art and architecture produced for the unsplited Christian church.
		The exteriors of Early Christian buildings were plain and unadorned and the interiors contrarily, were richly decorated with marble floors and wall slabs, frescoes, mosaics, metal works, hangings, and sumptuous altar furnishings in gold and silver.
		Early Christian bas-reliefs survive in abundance in marble and porphyry.
	www.huntfor.com /arthistory/medieval/earlychristian.htm (551 words)

	ANISTORITON: An Object of Art (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		For Christians, the depiction of Isaac's sacrifice in art, particularly in funerary art, came to be an allegory for the sacrifice of Jesus.
		It was inevitable that the early Christian artist should celebrate human flesh, depicted in the image of God, made in the image of the incar- nate god, and redeemed for the vision of god at last.
		Early Christian art was as diverse as the religions and sources from which it derived.
	www.anistor.co.hol.gr /english/enback/o012.htm (1699 words)

	Art Bulletin, The: The Clash of Gods: A Reinterpretation of Early Christian Art. - book reviews
		He wants to exclude the emperor--the art and ceremonial associated with the emperor's person along with their absolutist overtones--from the artistic and, by implication, from the imaginative world of post-Constantinian Christianity, much as Donatus had wished to exclude him from the affairs of the Donatist church.
		A previous tradition of art history, in his opinion, had imposed on the interpretation of this art "The Mistake of the Emperor Mystique": that is, it was claimed that much of the Christian art of the period was consciously derived from prototypes in imperial art.
		Thus, Early Christian art derived its appeal not from echoing the stuffy solemnity that still reigned in imperial circles, but from its ability to present to the grass roots the image of a new, accessible divinity, many of whose representations positively subverted the official art of the Establishment.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0422/is_n3_v77/ai_17776768 (1116 words)

	CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Early Christian Inscriptions
		The majority of the early Christian inscriptions, viewed from a technical and palæographical standpoint, give evidence of artistic decay: this remark applies especially to the tituli of the catacombs, which are, as a rule, less finely executed than the heathen work of the same time.
		Thus the open cross is found in the epitaphs of the catacombs as early as the second century, and from the third to the sixth century the monogrammatic cross in its various forms appears as a regular part of the epitaphs.
		Early Christian inscriptions confirm the Catholic doctrine of the Resurrection, the sacraments, the veneration of the Blessed Virgin, and the primacy of the Apostolic See.
	www.newadvent.org /cathen/08042a.htm (2435 words)

	CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Early Christian Representations of Angels
		The winged angel, for which abundant scriptural references could be adduced, does not appear in pre-Constantinian Christian art, for the reason, probably, that such figures might too readily recall certain favourite subjects of classic art.
		This innovation was evidently suggested by the "Victories", and similar figures of classic art; but the danger of idolatrous suggestion in such figures was now remote, and historic art, which gradually replaced symbolic, demanded angels with wings.
		Prior to that time, it is true, a distinction was made between different categories of the angelic host, but now the relations of angels to God were represented in the East after the manner of the various grades of court functionaries rendering their homage to the Emperor.
	www.newadvent.org /cathen/01485a.htm (860 words)

	Early Christian Art
		The beginnings of Christian art can be dated to the end of the second century or the early years of the third century A.D. The appearance of a comparatively large body of material from this period is a good testament to the dramatic growth of Christianity in this period.
		Christian theology, literature, and art of this period bears the unmistakable imprint of this mixing of Christian and classical.
		For example, the Christian writer Clement of Alexandria, writing at the end of the second and the beginning of the third century, infuses his texts with a strong knowledge of classical literature, mythology, and philosophy.
	employees.oneonta.edu /farberas/arth/arth212/Early_Christian_art.html (1182 words)

	REFERENCE RESOURCES FOR EARLY CHRISTIAN ART & ARCHITECTURE
		Though it relies in large part on written texts by both Christians and Non-Christians, entries are included on Christian art, archaeology, and architecture, etc. Explains the early schism in the church that have an impact on the art of the period from both contemporary believers and non-believers.
		Coptic art and archaeology: The art of the Christian Egyptians from the late antique to the middle ages.
		Weitzmann, Kurt, 1904- The frescoes of the Dura synagogue and Christian art.
	ica.princeton.edu /reference/bibresearchguide.htm (5426 words)

	Early Christian art -- Encyclopædia Britannica (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		(Early Christian art in the eastern part of the Roman Empire is usually considered to be part of Byzantine art; q.v.
		(Early Christian art in the eastern part of the Roman Empire is usually considered to be part of Byzantine art; q.v.) The Christian religion was part of a general trend in the late Roman Empire toward...
		Illustrated study of visual arts in early Japan from the Jomon to the Heian periods.
	www.britannica.com /eb/article-9031718 (872 words)

	Early Christian Art (Symbols, Catacombs, Typology) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Some of the earliest Christians known to have used art were a group of Gnostics who were followers of Carpocrates.
		Christian art therefore often used images already in secular society.
		Let's go from Early Christianity to the next era, The Christian Empire: The status of Christianity changed considerably in the fourth century because of one person, Emperor Constantine the Great, who officially permitted and promoted Christianity in the Roman Empire.
	gbgm-umc.org /umw/bible/jcart.stm (689 words)

	Early Christian Art: 100-313
		Early Christian art is somewhat deceivingly hidden in history between the second century after the birth of Christ until the year 313, when Constantine came to power and stopped the persecutions of Christians in the Roman Empire.
		Pagan practice in Rome was to cremate dead bodies before burying; however, early Christians did not believe in this practice and preferred to bury their dead, unburned, outside of the city.
		Catacombs were relatively inexpensive ways to bury Christians so that they were "physically united in death" with other Christians in order to be better prepared for the "Last Day," or day of judgment (Gough, p.24).
	www.thenagain.info /WebChron/WestCiv/EarlyChristian.html (725 words)

	function early christian art (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		The Index of Christian Art is an iconographic index of Christian themes in early...
		Early Christian art and architecture -> Bibliography on...
		Early Christian and Byzantine Art, Columbia University Homepage...
	www.christian-resources-2005-2006.com /20/function-early-christian-art.html (372 words)

	Darbar (dot) info \|\| May 2004 \| Introduction to Early Christian Art & Architecture (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Coptic art, Christian art in the upper Nile valley of Egypt.
		Reaching its mature phase in the late 5th and 6th cent., the development of Coptic art was interrupted by the Arab conquest of Egypt between 640 and 642.
		Its subsequent course was marked by the influence of Islamic art and a repetition of earlier forms.
	www.darbar.info /may_04/reviews_intro_christian_art.htm (860 words)

	Christian art (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Early Christian art is somewhat deceivingly hidden in history between the...
		Christian art and architecture: see especially the survey articles on Early Christian art and architecture, Byzantine art and architecture, Coptic art,...
		Religious art is inspired by the Scripture and depicts Christian images of Bible passages intended to provoke contemplation and discussion of God's Word.
	www.cakewalke.com /christian-art.html (869 words)

	function early christian art (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		The history of the early Christian world was not planned for the...
		The early art of the Church was undeniably decorative, but its chief function was to...
		According to the general principles underlying early Christian art, some relationship was here intended between the three groups.
	christian-resources-2005-2006.com /20/function-early-christian-art.html (372 words)

	Roman Catacombs and early Christian Art (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Early in the religion's history, Christians living in the Roman Empire periodically found themselves the focus of imperial persecutions.
		This was because in the first few centuries of its existence Christianity was a religion practiced mostly by the poorest elements of society who had few if any protectors in the imperial government.
		Also, while many eastern mystery cults and various religions existed within the Empire, the rituals and ideas of the early Christians and their tendency to meet in private made their neighbors suspect them of all kind of immoral behavior.
	www.saintjoe.edu /~ilicias/Christianity/christianart.htm (247 words)

	Early Christian Art Gallery
		Early Christian art from segments of Leonardo da Vinci's and Michelangelo's beloved masterpieces, reproduced as marble sculptures.
		These early christian sculptures, gives us some indication of the amazing characterization of Christ, Madonna, Saint Michael, Moses, David, Adam and Eve in the hand of god, an angel, the last supper, the pieta and more.
		Even though most early christian art is attributed to Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, many great sculptors in the past and present have created beautiful reproductions of their works in marble which gives us a three dimensional view that we can treasure from generation to generation.
	www.eleganza.com /statue-gallery/c-01-early-christian-art.html (381 words)

	early christian art 2 dimentional (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		It would be wrong to try to integrate the art of early african populations...
		A study of the growth and development of the early Christian Church and the...
		The focus of modern art history is on western Christian art,...
	www.christian-resources-2005-2006.com /22/early-christian-art-2-dimentional.html (346 words)

	MSN Encarta - Search Results - Early Christian Art and Architecture (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Romanesque Art and Architecture : sources of Romanesque art and architecture: Early Christian Art and Architecture – Basilica
		Basilica, large structure in ancient Roman or early Christian times, usually built on a rectangular, as distinct from a circular or cruciform, plan....
		Early Christian Art and Architecture : architecture : pictures of architecture: Early Christian Basilica
	encarta.msn.com /Early_Christian_Art_and_Architecture.html (313 words)

	Costume and Dress in Early Christian Art (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		In the early Christian era, the garment that conveyed prestige was the himation, consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth thrown over the left shoulder and wrapped around the body.
		Early Christian artists depicted Jesus and the Apostles in the dress of the lower classes to convey the message that they were among the common people.
		The early Christian artist did not develop the depiction of a recognizable sacred costume for biblical figures, as happened during and after the Renaissance.
	www.bibarch.com /Perspectives/4.4.htm (3095 words)

	Early Christian Art History Facts, Portal And Articles (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Are michelli's art history course materials, with the art history browser and completely unique history of stained art history browser.
		Early medieval professor, department of art history, sweet briar college.
		The renaming of the award-winning magazine, for more than 60 years a top publication for Christian teens, is seen by CTI as an opportunity to clarify confusion over its name and reach more readers.
	everything-christian.com /christian/early-christian-art-history.html (713 words)

	Sasson ancient art: Early Jewish and Christian Art
		Early Christian bronze bust of a man with a Christogram on the head.
		Early Christian terracotta stamp depicting Christ or King David as Orpheus, playing the harp before the animals.
		Early Christian bronze cross on a chain with a coin.
	www.sassonancientart.com /EarlyJCh/EarlyJCh.html (269 words)

	Late Antique and Early Christian Art
		You are encouraged to review them: Late Antiquity: the Imperial Image, the Early Christian Basilica, the Post-Constantinian Conception of Christ, and the Mosaics of the Church of San Vitale.
		In the Early Christian basilica, the apses contained the "cathedra" or throne of the bishop and the altar.
		In the Early Christian basilica the nave elevation usually is composed of a nave colonnade or arcade and clerestory.
	employees.oneonta.edu /farberas/arth/arth109/arth109_sl16.html (902 words)

	Alan Petersen:Early Christian Art (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		The figure on the left is a mother with child on her lap, perhaps representing the Virgin Mary with infant Christ.
		Many Early images of Christ are modeled after Apollo, although the grape vine is a symbol of Dionysus.
		Again, the scenes depicted are ones that very early in the Christian era are established as some of the most important iconographic scenes to the faith.
	www.coco.cc.az.us /apetersen/_ART201/early_ch_art.htm (407 words)

	art methodology \| Early Christian
		As you will discover, the representation of the human body in art has been gradually altered, modified and developed throughout this history as a means of counterbalancing similar developments that have ensued during the period in which it was created.
		In the early Christian representation of Christ as the Good Shepherd, Christ is depicted as benevolent, showing the way to the real God to the informed followers of Christianity.
		The style is simplistic and was appropriated from pagan art, which also used the Good Shepherd as a symbol of nature related to the countryside.
	teaching.arts.usyd.edu.au /ArtHistory/ARHT1001/methodology/group10/gr_exhibition1.shtml (457 words)

	Christian Sites Art Sites for Christians (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Welcome to the Index of Christian Art It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the home page of the Index of Christian Art.
		CHRISTIAN ART - Affordable Christian Art Prints for Sale - Christ-Centered Art Christ-Centered Art, founded in 1998, is a Christian art gallery dealing only in the finest Christian-related art prints painted by the world's most gifted artists.
		CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Christian Art "Christian art" is a term which, while it always applies to the fine arts and their creations only, is nevertheless used in more than one meaning which we must distinguish in this encyclopedia.
	www.christiansites.com /art.htm (641 words)

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