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What concept does the biblical story of Jonah prefiguring Christ illustrate in Christian art?
What concept does the biblical story of Jonah prefiguring Christ illustrate in Christian art?
- Proselytism
- Hagiography
- Typology (correct)
- Iconoclasm
Which ancient Roman sarcophagus features scenes depicting stories from both the Old and New Testaments?
Which ancient Roman sarcophagus features scenes depicting stories from both the Old and New Testaments?
- Christ Seated Sarcophagus
- Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus (correct)
- Sarcophagus with Philosopher, Orant, and Testament Scenes
- Endymion Roman Sarcophagus
In early Christian art, what concern did Eusebius express about depicting Christ?
In early Christian art, what concern did Eusebius express about depicting Christ?
- Potential for leading to idolatry (correct)
- Risk of incurring divine wrath
- Conflict with Roman artistic traditions
- Misrepresentation of biblical figures
According to Jocelyn Toynbee, what distinction did she make regarding the potential for idolatry in Christian art?
According to Jocelyn Toynbee, what distinction did she make regarding the potential for idolatry in Christian art?
Which artistic work from around 350–375 AD features an image of Christ seated?
Which artistic work from around 350–375 AD features an image of Christ seated?
What did Eusebius warn would happen if artists depicted only the human form of Christ before transformation?
What did Eusebius warn would happen if artists depicted only the human form of Christ before transformation?
What year did Constantine's 'Edict of Milano' take place?
What year did Constantine's 'Edict of Milano' take place?
What monogram was associated with Christ during Constantine's time?
What monogram was associated with Christ during Constantine's time?
In Early Christian art, what is a 'cubiculum'?
In Early Christian art, what is a 'cubiculum'?
What is depicted in the painted ceiling of a cubiculum in the Catacomb of Saints Peter and Marcellinus?
What is depicted in the painted ceiling of a cubiculum in the Catacomb of Saints Peter and Marcellinus?
What does 'In hoc signo vinces' signify?
What does 'In hoc signo vinces' signify?
What event marked the Roman Empire at the time of Constantine?
What event marked the Roman Empire at the time of Constantine?
What does the Good Shepherd do in the Christian sarcophagus mentioned?
What does the Good Shepherd do in the Christian sarcophagus mentioned?
What does the Sarcophagus with the Story of Jonah depict?
What does the Sarcophagus with the Story of Jonah depict?
In Christian symbolism, what is represented by 'the Good Shepherd' sacrificing himself for 'the sheep'?
In Christian symbolism, what is represented by 'the Good Shepherd' sacrificing himself for 'the sheep'?
What is the significance of the number 99 in the text provided?
What is the significance of the number 99 in the text provided?
Which biblical story is associated with a large fish swallowing a man?
Which biblical story is associated with a large fish swallowing a man?
What animal is often associated with Christian symbolism in the text provided?
What animal is often associated with Christian symbolism in the text provided?
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