Early Christianity Christ as the Good Shepard – Entrance wall of the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia in Ravenna, Italy

Standard Scenes Review

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STARE Get into pairs! While playing, take note of how these images differ from art during the Roman period.

Sarcophagus Activity

QUESTION. Do we see classical values in Christian art? If we were to characterize Christian art, what would we look for?

Symbolism in Christian Art Specific symbols to look for in Christian art? Objects Colors (pigment and clothing) Animals & Plants Colors White Red Black Purple Brown Green Grey Blue Yellow Gold Lamb Snake/Serpent Dove Animals Olives Pomegranate Cedar/Lemons (cedros) Plants

Symbolism in Christian Art Chi RhoIchthysAlpha & Omega

Agony in the Garden "My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass me by. Nevertheless, let it be as you, not I, would have it." Then, a little while later, He said, "If this cup cannot pass by, but I must drink it, your will be done!"

Kiss of Judas (Betrayal of Christ)

Christ Before Pilate

The Crucifixion

The Deposition (Lamentation, Entombment)

The Resurrection

“Noil me Tangere”

The Ascension & Pentecost

The Last Judgment