Analyzing Early Christian, Byzantine, and Early Medieval sculpture
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Pictured above is the Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus, originally from Rome.
The figures on the sarcophagus are done in __________.
high relief
bas relief
shaped carving
etching
Explanation
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.
Pictured above is the Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus, originally from Rome.
The function of this sarcophagus is to __________.
house the remains of the dead
tell a story of Christ
decorate a Roman forum
commemorate a noble family
Explanation
The is a sarcophagus, which is an ancient casket meant to hold the remains of the dead.
Pictured above is the Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus, originally from Rome.
The material of this piece is __________.
marble.
teracotta.
limestone.
quartz.
Explanation
This sarcophagus, like most extant decorative pieces from the Christian period of Roman world, is marble.
Pictured above is the Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus, originally from Rome.
The stylistic elements of the sarcopagus most aptly reflect __________.
an early Christian-Roman motif
themes of suffering and redemption
late imperial work
Near Eastern cultural influence
Explanation
The figures are done in a Roman style, but reflect images of Christ and other Christian peoples, suggesting a blending of cultures.