Explore the emergence of monotheistic faiths; Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Take note of how religious representation develops and changes.

Art 111 Art history: prehistoric to renaissance

Explore the emergence of monotheistic faiths; Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Take note of how religious representation develops and changes. In what way does each the three
Citing image examples from Chapters 8, 9, and 10 – Antiquity (Early Christian and Jewish), Byzantine, and Islamic, discuss religious imagery and how it reflects each faith, and how it communicates religious beliefs, customs, and values through iconography.

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Also consider the progression of representation within a religious canon. For example, representations of Christ change dramatically from Antiquity to late Byzantine. Compare and contrast at least two examples (from different faiths) in detail.
Cite at least 3 references from your readings (direct quotes) and also cite any of the readings or videos (see “Extra Resources” you draw from.

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