The focus for Unit #3 is Christian Art and the role of the Catholic Church as both authority over the population and connection between humans and the divine.  For this discussion, I want you to identify how Christian Art develops from the time of Christ (1st century AD) to the millenium (1000 AD).  What inspires the look of Christian Art?  How does it compare to other traditions such as Greco-Roman, Islamic, Indigenous European (Barbarian), etc.  How does the image of Christ change during this 1000 year period?  How does the power of Christian Art change?  You do not need to address all of these questions, but I am looking for variety in your answers.  Be sure to use specific details (names, dates, events), specific vocabulary and examples of art/architecture to support your answer.

Your initial post is due Saturday 3/28 @ 11:59 pm.  Your post should be 15 sentences long and full of content for full credit.

You are to read through each-others posts and choose two students to respond to.  Your responses should be informative and add to the discussion (not just agree with each-other or praise the discussion – ask questions, offer a different example, politely argue).  Each response should be 10 sentences and are due 4/4 @ 11:59 pm.