Religious Imagery – Flashcards

Ruling class

Anthropomorphic imagery

NOT All of the figures possess gold halos to indicated they were martyrs for the Church.

NOT It accomplishes all of the above

Put to death or endures great suffering on behalf of their beliefs, principles, or a cause.

Christianity and Islamic

NOT A likeness of someone,usually painted for purpose to memorialize the person. A character consisting of two or more letters combined or interwoven.

NOT Melchior Broederlam

The images are multi-colored to show Hindu acceptance of all races.

NOT Relic

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Means having a human shape, this type of imagery was used by Indian tribes from Vancouver, BC A totem pole can be made up of birdlike figures, and an anthropomorphic face. Tony Hunt

Saint James the Apostle by a German Albrecht Durer This painting also shows a monogram

Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism

Welcoming

Prevalent in Christianity and Islam, texts adorned with colors or gold and silver ink to show the important of the text For a long period the only art in Europe A handwritten book with painted illustrations produced in the Middle Ages.

Sophia and her 3 daughters Faith, Hope and Love

A casket or container for sacred relics The outside the reliquaries were often elaborately decorated. Reliquary that holds the Sandal of St. Andrew

Representing a human or (animal) figure in a recognizable way. Most religious works are figurative paintings or sculptures of Christ, the virgin Mary, or the Saints.

Expressive reproductions of images, persons, or things. Imagery is used to depict the beauty of Heaven.

A character consisting of two or more letters combined or interwoven.

The patron commissioned a well known painter to paint the royal family. A person or group that commissions a work of art.

An image intended for display in a public place to advertise an event.

An object (such as a bone or an article of clothing) generated because of its association with a martyr or saint. A relic was placed into the reliquary, as it's final resting place.

The image is an example of an illuminated manuscript. The concept was to combine religious text (Christian and Islamic) and artistic detail, in order to emphasize the importance of the text. At one time, illuminated manuscripts were the only legalized, accepted form of art.

This piece is, Sophia the Martyr with three daughters: Faith, Hope and Love. They were martyrs for the Eastern Orthodox Church, and therefore serves today as a Russian relic.

It is a photograph of a Neolithic plastered skull. It was created to preserve the past for future generations to experience.

Anthropomorphic imagery is taking animals or objects and giving them human shapes and/or qualities. Opinions will vary.

A monogram is a character consisting of two or more letters combined or interwoven. They are used by artists to distinguish their work from others and to provide a unique quality to their art.

A reliquary is a type of container used to hold a relic of a saint or martyr. The relics were thought to be endowed with healing powers, a widespread belief and held a strong message with all people with Christian backgrounds. The relics were housed in the reliquaries, they contained the relics of saints. It was believed by medieval Christians to be an intermediary for the healing of the sick worshiper.

Patron: A person or group that commissions a work of art. Illuminated manuscript: A handwritten book with painted illustrations produced in the Middle Ages. Relic: An object highly-respected and carefully preserved because of its association with a martyr or saint.

Answer will vary but may resemble the following: The calmness on the faces of the images helps encourage calmness among its people; Their palms are showing, which promotes a welcoming sense; the number of figures encourage strength and power; and the similarities among the deities shows unity and oneness of the Hindu people and the gods.

Religions such as Christianity, Buddhism, and Hinduism use works of art in the interiors and exteriors of the places of worship as a way of connecting gods with people. They often tell stories of the origin of faith, commandments, or display important figures. It is a form of propaganda, however also a way of helping religious followers to remain connected and faith-filled.

It is a portrait of Saint James by Albrecht Durer. Its purpose was to convey the powerful presence of the apostle, the message he spread, and to remind people of the beginnings of Christianity.