Early Christian Art

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Iconoclasm

A recurring historical impulse to break or destroy images for religious or political reasons.

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Good Shepherd

A Christian symbol that depicts Jesus Christ as a caring and protective figure who guides his followers.

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Mosaic

A technique of creating images using small pieces of colored glass, stone, or other materials. Also, used to decorate churches and convey biblical stories.

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Orants

A figure that depicts a person in prayer with their arms outstretched and raised to shoulder height.

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Spolia

The practice of reusing architectural elements, sculptures, or decorative materials from earlier structures in new constructions.

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Syncretism

The blending of different religious practices, beliefs, or traditions to create a new system.

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<p>Christ as the Good Shepherd</p>

Christ as the Good Shepherd

Roman, Late Antiquity , Early Christian

<p>Roman, Late Antiquity , Early Christian</p>
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<p>Old St. Peter’s Basilica</p>

Old St. Peter’s Basilica

Roman, Late Antiquity, Early Christian

<p>Roman, Late Antiquity, Early Christian</p>
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<p>Mausoleum of Galla Placida and Mosaics</p>

Mausoleum of Galla Placida and Mosaics

Roman, Late Antiquity, Byzantine

<p>Roman, Late Antiquity, Byzantine</p>
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<p>San Vitale and Mosaics</p>

San Vitale and Mosaics

Roman, Late Antiquity, Byzantine

<p>Roman, Late Antiquity, Byzantine</p>
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<p>Hagia Sophia</p>

Hagia Sophia

Roman, Late Antiquity, Byzantine

<p>Roman, Late Antiquity, Byzantine</p>