Rome and Xian Timeline

By GraceRoldan
  • Period: 509 BCE to 96 BCE

    Roman Art

    Roman art includes the Roman Republic art, Imperial art and Late imperial art. Roman Republic art had greek influence and political hold as well as verism. Imperial art had Greek influences with showed power and unity. Late Imperial art had abstracted/expressive way to show power and divinity.
  • Early Xian Art - Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, Brick, 13 ft ht
    425 BCE

    Early Xian Art - Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, Brick, 13 ft ht

    This is a mausoleum for the daughter of emperor Theodosius I. The building is in a cross shape. Inside there are many mosaics with christian depictions such as the Good Shepard. This is Early Christian art because it has architecture innovation and religious symbolism.
  • Late Imperial Roman Art - The Tetrarchs, Porphyry, 51” ht
    300 BCE

    Late Imperial Roman Art - The Tetrarchs, Porphyry, 51” ht

    This is a statue of the four emperors. They are seen holding on to each other and onto their swords. This is Late Imperial art because it shows power and divine authority.
  • Early Xian Art - Christ as the Good Shepherd, Marble, 39” ht
    300 BCE

    Early Xian Art - Christ as the Good Shepherd, Marble, 39” ht

    This is Jesus carrying what could be a sheep, lamb or ram. This depiction could imply that Jesus is taking the animal to be sacrificed. This is early christian art because it has religious syncretism/symbolism.
  • Early Xian Art - Cubiculum of Leonis, Catacomb of Commodilla, Frescos, 23.62 x 28.35 in
    300 BCE

    Early Xian Art - Cubiculum of Leonis, Catacomb of Commodilla, Frescos, 23.62 x 28.35 in

    There are multiple frescos in the Cubiculum that have Christian depictions. Christ is on the top with a halo. This is Early Christian Art because it has religious syncretism/symbolism and architecture innovation.
  • Period: 240 BCE to 500 BCE

    Early Christian Art

    Early Christian art included religious syncretism and symbolism. As well as roman influence, spiritual style and architecture innovation.
  • Roman Republic Art - Bust of Roman Patrician - Marble / 14in
    75 BCE

    Roman Republic Art - Bust of Roman Patrician - Marble / 14in

    The man is in a toga which signifies he is part of the senate. This is roman art because it has verism, the harshness of the face, and it has a political function.
  • Early Imperial Roman Art - Augustus of Prima Porta, Marble, 6’ 8”
    20 BCE

    Early Imperial Roman Art - Augustus of Prima Porta, Marble, 6’ 8”

    This statue Is of Emperor Augustus. He is in the orator's pose which shows he is a leader. Cupid is at his feet and touching him which signifies his divine right to rule. This is Early imperial art because there is power in being displayed and greek influence.