Papism. B. Monotheism. C. Iconoclasm. D. Agnosticism. 6. ________ shapes are representational shapes that have been simplified. A. Organic B. Geometric C. Nonrepresentational D. Abstract 7. Which one of the following types of balance is less restrictive and more
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Alain Boulet-Gercourt Essay 2 “Beginning with the reign of Constantine I and the establishment of the Byzantine Empire‚ the Eastern Christian church became a tool of the Emperors. Byzantine Emperors and Empresses played a dominant role in the Eastern church and used the Christian religion to strengthen the Empire internally‚ to spread Byzantine cultural and political influence‚ and at times‚ to fortify their own power” The development of christianity under the empire undoubtedly
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form the principles of Christianity‚ though other definitions are possible. Most Christian groups use or have used art to some extent‚ although some have had strong objections to some forms of religious image‚ and there have been major periods of iconoclasm within Christianity. Most Christian art is allusive‚ or built around themes familiar to the intended observer. One of the most common Christian themes is that of the Virgin Mary holding the infant Jesus. Another is that of Christon the Cross. For
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From the time of the ancient world leading up to the medieval period‚ there have been countless examples of spoliation and iconoclasm. During these processes‚ images and materials from previous works are either destroyed (iconoclasm) or taken and altered to fit a new meaning (spoliation). Some of these artifacts include the Arch of Constantine‚ the repurposing of pagan temples and imagery devoted to goddesses into churches devoted to the Virgin Mary‚ and the removal of the image of Geta of the Severan
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Hailing from Rome‚ the Byzantine Empire and the Western Roman Empire both stumbled to its eventual extinction. Yet‚ while the Western Roman Empire collapsed‚ requiring the Church to preserve its remnants‚ the Byzantine Empire endured for more than a millennium‚ as well as its art. Marked by years of Roman influence and its historic iconoclastic controversy that radically transformed the Church‚ Byzantine art established itself as a pillar of Western art. Along with its civilization’s endurance‚ the
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During this time‚ the number of artists must have increased incredibly as demand increased. There must have been a new market for less-expensive pieces like portraits and landscapes. This would open the door to lesser artists who would work for less money and create art on a much less grandiose scale. Of course‚ many lesser works have been lost since they were not worthy of preservation in a museum. The invention of the printing press in the late fifteenth century made reproducible
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image. Therefore‚ Invisible Children has the capacity to control the image while creating propaganda to encourage the virility of their message. As Shirley cites‚ “...images have emotional and ideological holds over people and in their acts of iconoclasm‚ they tacitly consent to this power‚ “enchanting” the images they oppose (Koerner‚ 2008‚ p. 87). The emotional response against the representation (or enchantment of the image) amplifies the images’ power...” (Shirley‚ pg
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Though as a whole the Christian Church stands on the central belief that Jesus was the divine yet human Son of God‚ it is important to note its cultural and theological diversities which define Protestantism‚ Roman Catholicism‚ and Eastern Orthodoxy. Protestantism is defined generally by their belief that salvation comes only through God’s grace because of penitence and faith and thus affirms the importance of an individual’s relationship with Him. Protestants give spiritual authority to no
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Hans Holbein go to England? Definitions: four temperaments: melancholic easily depressed elk phlegmatic sluggish‚ apathetic ox sanguine sturdy‚ cheerful rabbit choleric hot-tempered cat iconoclasm: opposition to and destruction of religious
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The Political‚ Economic and Social Contribution of Cultural Tourism in Three Asian Countries Different countries have different cultures. No matter it is a developing country or a developed country‚ it also has its own cultural characteristics to attract people from everywhere on earth to visit it. Tourists visit historical or heritage places‚ religious buildings or even performances in these countries‚ it is called “Cultural Tourism”. Cultural tourism has a great effect in the change of economic
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