Essay Question Flashcards
What is Christianity?
God has three forms
The trinity
How is importance depicted?
Halo
Cross on staff
Early representation of God
Youthful
Enthroned and flanked by advisors (emperor)
Stepping on head of coellus (God in heaven
Who is Coellus?
Roman God of heavens
Buddha
The enlightened one
Axis Mundi
Connection to the world
Established when and where? (Christianity)
India by historical figure Siddhartha Gautama (563-483 bce)
Established when and where? (Hindu)
India
A very old belief system with no clear beginning
What do Hindus call their tradition?
The Eternal Law and everything of importance is beginning less.
What happened in 6th century? (Hindu)
Hindu faith goes through major period of reform, leading to the development of philosophical systems including yoga
What’s the importance of Hindu sculptures?
Multiple arms
Use of hand gestures
Hair
Different roles of God
Differences/Similarities between Christianity and Hindu
Both: God has multiple parts/forms
Both: role of God creating earth
Established when and where? (Islam)
610
By the prophet Muhammed
Then was forced to migrate from Mecca to Medina.
Marks beginning of muslin calendar.
Islamic Art uses mostly….
Calligraphy
Geometric
Floral
What is the role of the cathedral? (Gothic)
Economy (Local)- brings pilgrim tourists Community investment Important people are buried there Seat of the bishop Urban Civic identity Spiritual center
