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The Art of Empire: Christian Art in Its Imperial Context

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The Art of Empire: Christian Art in Its Imperial Context - Jensen, Robin Margaret
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The Art of Empire contends that the art and imagery of Late Antiquity requires a deeper understanding of the context of the imperial period before and after Constantine. The chapters treat an aspect of the relationship between early Christian art and the rituals, practices, or imagery of the Empire. The long-held belief that Christian arts beginnings can be simply understood by Constantines acceptance of the religion and the imperial cult must be reconsidered. These chapters offer a fresh perspective on the development of ...

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The Art of Empire: Christian Art in Its Imperial Context 2015, Fortress Press, Minneapolis

ISBN-13: 9781451487664

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