Author Question: The Diptych of the Nicomachi and the Symmachi is significant to the art tradition of fourth-century ... (Read 54 times)

Jramos095 · **on:** Jun 23, 2018

The Diptych of the Nicomachi and the Symmachi is significant to the art tradition of fourth-century Rome. Which of the following supports that statement?

a. It adapted classical tradition for a Christian wedding gift.
b. It initiated the tradition of ivory carving.
c. The diptych becomes a document acknowledging the marriage of the daughter to Junius Bassus.
d. It deliberately continued the classical tradition.

Question 2

Which of the following represents a symbolic function of Bernini's Baldacchino?

a. The columns invoke the early Christian past.
b. The columns reiterate the promise of salvation.
c. The columns visually state the wealth of the Church.
d. The columns invoke the theme of redemption.