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When is identifiably Christian art known to have survived from?
When is identifiably Christian art known to have survived from?
- 1st century
- 4th century
- 2nd century onwards (correct)
- 3rd century
What may have constrained Christians from producing durable works of art prior to 100 AD?
What may have constrained Christians from producing durable works of art prior to 100 AD?
- Lack of artistic skills
- Lack of interest in art
- Religious beliefs against art
- Their position as a persecuted group (correct)
Why may there be a lack of surviving Christian art prior to 100 AD?
Why may there be a lack of surviving Christian art prior to 100 AD?
- Small numbers of followers
- Religious restrictions
- Lack of funds for patronage (correct)
- Lack of artistic talent
When is Christian art classified as Byzantine or of some other regional type?
When is Christian art classified as Byzantine or of some other regional type?
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What may have constrained Christians from producing art according to the Old Testament?
What may have constrained Christians from producing art according to the Old Testament?
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Early Christian Art
- Identifiably Christian art is known to have survived from around 100 AD.
- Prior to 100 AD, Christians may have been constrained from producing durable works of art due to persecution and the need to maintain secrecy.
Limitations of Early Christian Art
- The lack of surviving Christian art prior to 100 AD may be due to the ephemeral nature of early Christian art, which was often destroyed or lost over time.
Classification of Christian Art
- Christian art is classified as Byzantine or of some other regional type from around 300 AD.
- The early Christian art period, which spanned from 100 to 300 AD, is often referred to as the "Period of the Undivided Church".
Influences on Christian Art
- Christians may have been constrained from producing art according to the Old Testament due to the prohibition on graven images in the Second Commandment.
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