Intro to Art History - Unit 3

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Diocletian (244 - 311 CE)

Introduced the system known as the tetrarchy to Imperial Rome. It called for a rule of four, where each half would rule over the now half-divided roman empire.

  • Augustus would act as a senior ruler for one half.

  • Caesar would act as a junior ruler for the other half.


<p>Introduced the system known as the <strong>tetrarchy </strong>to Imperial Rome. It called for a rule of four, where each half would rule over the now half-divided roman empire.</p><ul><li><p>Augustus would act as a senior ruler for one half.</p></li><li><p>Caesar would act as a junior ruler for the other half.</p></li></ul><p></p>
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The Tetrarchs (300 CE)

These rulers were portrayed in an abstract way through simplification. The form of abstraction signifies unity, and with the figure’s close embraces shows closeness.

  • The Augusti are cleanshaven.

  • The Caesars were not.


<p>These rulers were portrayed in an abstract way through simplification. The form of abstraction signifies unity, and with the figure’s close embraces shows closeness.</p><ul><li><p>The Augusti are cleanshaven.</p></li><li><p>The Caesars were not.</p></li></ul><p></p>
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Colossus of Constantine (325 CE)

Reunited Rome under his sole rule after the fall of the Tetrarchs. Decides to move the capital to Constantinople. He converts to Christianity, becoming the first christian emperor and called for a draw for the people to convert as well.

Looks like an Augustus. The statue is 40’. The carvings are impressive and distinct.

<p>Reunited Rome under his sole rule after the fall of the Tetrarchs. Decides to move the capital to Constantinople. He converts to Christianity, becoming the first christian emperor and called for a draw for the people to convert as well.</p><p>Looks like an Augustus. The statue is 40’. The carvings are impressive and distinct.</p>
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Basilica Nova (306-313 CE)

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Early Christian Art

100 CE - 395 CE

A minor religion at the time, despite prosecutions it managed to survive. Most of the followers lived in the Roman Empire following Constantine’s conversion in 312 CE.

<p>100 CE - 395 CE</p><p>A minor religion at the time, despite prosecutions it managed to survive. Most of the followers lived in the Roman Empire following Constantine’s conversion in 312 CE.</p>
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The Good Shepard Ceiling (c. 380 CE - 425 CE)

Consists of a catacomb. Within Christianity, burial is important for their belief system. It gave an opportunity for decoration. The details etched within it show the story of Jonah and an orant.

<p>Consists of a catacomb. Within Christianity, burial is important for their belief system. It gave an opportunity for decoration. The details etched within it show the story of Jonah and an orant.</p>
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Catacomb

Underground cemetery with niches or tombs for housing the bodies of the dead.

<p>Underground cemetery with niches or tombs for housing the bodies of the dead.</p>
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Orant

A praying figure.

<p>A praying figure.</p>
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Sarcophagus of the Church of Santa Maria Antiqua (c. 270 CE)

An expensive object produced by workshops, individualized after purchase. A series of images in which identified as Christians. The images could serve pagan or Christian funerary needs.

<p>An expensive object produced by workshops, individualized after purchase. A series of images in which identified as Christians. The images could serve pagan or Christian funerary needs.</p>
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