ARH 211 Lecture 2: Thomas Matthews - September 6th
16 Sep 2016
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Licinius - last roman emperor to put the image of jupiter on his coins. Christ waving/raising a hand - emphasizing a point. Strength and energy of the winning images signifies an outcome. Downfall of jupiter was very powerful and momentous. The undoing of paganism was not gentle conversion were frequently axe and firebrand. Large quantities of ancient sculpture were melted down for their metal content. Decline of the gods consisted around bankruptcy of their images. Emphasizes the strong lines of continuity in patterns of government, in social structures, and in cultures that tie this period to the preceding age of imperial. Christ holding a wand on the sarcophagus - signifying his miracles. Wand could symbolize a staff of authority. Christian art can be divided into three parts: objects for everyday life, ecclesiastical objects, art connected to burial. Popularity of miracle scenes - consist of two people - fit perfectly into frames. Images of christ"s miracles are pacific, non-military, and non-imperial.
