ARTHI 6B Lecture 2: lecture #2
Document Summary
Late antiquity= the synthesis and transformation of a variety of artistic and cultural traditions. Blend of cultures/ traditions competing to make an identity statement during this period of transition. Head of constantine= roman emperor decided christianity should be legal, adopts it as the state"s religion in the third century. Presented as a classical roman god in a basilica. Emperor justinian in san vitale is shown in a mosaic at the altar. Late antiquity= 3rd century ce to 7th century ce. Happened in the roman empire, and wider mediterranean (basically everywhere). The gradual shift from religious plurality ato monotheism (pagan religion to christianity). Adoption of christianity as the imperial religion. Coexistence of innovation and originality, with continuity looking back to many traditions. Egypt, mesopotamia, persia, semitic, african, etc. (melting pot) One of four tetrarchs of roman empire (co ruler) Sees sign from god, conquers under protection from god/ christianity. Edict of toleration for christians, beginning to tolerate.
