Religious Art Flashcards
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Creation fo Adam
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Adam is naked to represent a parent-like relationship between God and humans
Cloud can be reprinted as a brain to show omniscience
God is portrayed as omnipotent and omniscient. Grey beard and hair show wisdom and age
Fingers about to touch represent rare spark of life-links to sanctity of life and ex nihilo. life is sacred and belongs to God.
God being above Adam shows transcendence.
God and Adam mirror each other as humans are created in God’s image. Arms and shoulders are identical.
God is omnipotent- surrounded but angels.
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