Analyzing Early Christian, Byzantine, and Early Medieval sculpture - AP Art History
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Pictured above is the Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus, originally from Rome.
The function of this sarcophagus is to .
Pictured above is the Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus, originally from Rome.
The function of this sarcophagus is to .
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The is a sarcophagus, which is an ancient casket meant to hold the remains of the dead.
The is a sarcophagus, which is an ancient casket meant to hold the remains of the dead.
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Pictured above is the Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus, originally from Rome.
The material of this piece is .
Pictured above is the Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus, originally from Rome.
The material of this piece is .
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This sarcophagus, like most extant decorative pieces from the Christian period of Roman world, is marble.
This sarcophagus, like most extant decorative pieces from the Christian period of Roman world, is marble.
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Pictured above is the Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus, originally from Rome.
The figures on the sarcophagus are done in .
Pictured above is the Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus, originally from Rome.
The figures on the sarcophagus are done in .
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The figures are made by removing the areas around them, which is relief carving. It is high relief because the figures are carved so far away from the marble setting that they are almost free.
The figures are made by removing the areas around them, which is relief carving. It is high relief because the figures are carved so far away from the marble setting that they are almost free.
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Pictured above is the Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus, originally from Rome.
The stylistic elements of the sarcopagus most aptly reflect .
Pictured above is the Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus, originally from Rome.
The stylistic elements of the sarcopagus most aptly reflect .
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The figures are done in a Roman style, but reflect images of Christ and other Christian peoples, suggesting a blending of cultures.
The figures are done in a Roman style, but reflect images of Christ and other Christian peoples, suggesting a blending of cultures.
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Pictured above is the Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus, originally from Rome.
The function of this sarcophagus is to .
Pictured above is the Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus, originally from Rome.
The function of this sarcophagus is to .
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The is a sarcophagus, which is an ancient casket meant to hold the remains of the dead.
The is a sarcophagus, which is an ancient casket meant to hold the remains of the dead.
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Pictured above is the Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus, originally from Rome.
The material of this piece is .
Pictured above is the Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus, originally from Rome.
The material of this piece is .
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This sarcophagus, like most extant decorative pieces from the Christian period of Roman world, is marble.
This sarcophagus, like most extant decorative pieces from the Christian period of Roman world, is marble.
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Pictured above is the Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus, originally from Rome.
The figures on the sarcophagus are done in .
Pictured above is the Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus, originally from Rome.
The figures on the sarcophagus are done in .
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The figures are made by removing the areas around them, which is relief carving. It is high relief because the figures are carved so far away from the marble setting that they are almost free.
The figures are made by removing the areas around them, which is relief carving. It is high relief because the figures are carved so far away from the marble setting that they are almost free.
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Pictured above is the Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus, originally from Rome.
The stylistic elements of the sarcopagus most aptly reflect .
Pictured above is the Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus, originally from Rome.
The stylistic elements of the sarcopagus most aptly reflect .
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The figures are done in a Roman style, but reflect images of Christ and other Christian peoples, suggesting a blending of cultures.
The figures are done in a Roman style, but reflect images of Christ and other Christian peoples, suggesting a blending of cultures.
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Pictured above is the Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus, originally from Rome.
The function of this sarcophagus is to .
Pictured above is the Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus, originally from Rome.
The function of this sarcophagus is to .
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The is a sarcophagus, which is an ancient casket meant to hold the remains of the dead.
The is a sarcophagus, which is an ancient casket meant to hold the remains of the dead.
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Pictured above is the Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus, originally from Rome.
The material of this piece is .
Pictured above is the Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus, originally from Rome.
The material of this piece is .
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This sarcophagus, like most extant decorative pieces from the Christian period of Roman world, is marble.
This sarcophagus, like most extant decorative pieces from the Christian period of Roman world, is marble.
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Pictured above is the Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus, originally from Rome.
The figures on the sarcophagus are done in .
Pictured above is the Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus, originally from Rome.
The figures on the sarcophagus are done in .
Tap to reveal answer
The figures are made by removing the areas around them, which is relief carving. It is high relief because the figures are carved so far away from the marble setting that they are almost free.
The figures are made by removing the areas around them, which is relief carving. It is high relief because the figures are carved so far away from the marble setting that they are almost free.
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Pictured above is the Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus, originally from Rome.
The stylistic elements of the sarcopagus most aptly reflect .
Pictured above is the Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus, originally from Rome.
The stylistic elements of the sarcopagus most aptly reflect .
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The figures are done in a Roman style, but reflect images of Christ and other Christian peoples, suggesting a blending of cultures.
The figures are done in a Roman style, but reflect images of Christ and other Christian peoples, suggesting a blending of cultures.
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Pictured above is the Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus, originally from Rome.
The function of this sarcophagus is to .
Pictured above is the Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus, originally from Rome.
The function of this sarcophagus is to .
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The is a sarcophagus, which is an ancient casket meant to hold the remains of the dead.
The is a sarcophagus, which is an ancient casket meant to hold the remains of the dead.
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Pictured above is the Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus, originally from Rome.
The material of this piece is .
Pictured above is the Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus, originally from Rome.
The material of this piece is .
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This sarcophagus, like most extant decorative pieces from the Christian period of Roman world, is marble.
This sarcophagus, like most extant decorative pieces from the Christian period of Roman world, is marble.
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Pictured above is the Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus, originally from Rome.
The figures on the sarcophagus are done in .
Pictured above is the Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus, originally from Rome.
The figures on the sarcophagus are done in .
Tap to reveal answer
The figures are made by removing the areas around them, which is relief carving. It is high relief because the figures are carved so far away from the marble setting that they are almost free.
The figures are made by removing the areas around them, which is relief carving. It is high relief because the figures are carved so far away from the marble setting that they are almost free.
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Pictured above is the Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus, originally from Rome.
The stylistic elements of the sarcopagus most aptly reflect .
Pictured above is the Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus, originally from Rome.
The stylistic elements of the sarcopagus most aptly reflect .
Tap to reveal answer
The figures are done in a Roman style, but reflect images of Christ and other Christian peoples, suggesting a blending of cultures.
The figures are done in a Roman style, but reflect images of Christ and other Christian peoples, suggesting a blending of cultures.
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