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The Humanistic Tradition, 4/e
Gloria K. Fiero

The Language of Faith: Symbolism and the Arts

Chapter Outline

  1. The Christian Identity
    1. legalization: Edict of Milan
    2. influence of Roman tradition, language, law
    3. the role of councils
    4. monasticism
    5. Latin Church Fathers
  2. The Early Christian Language of Faith
    1. symbolism and the arts
    2. art and architecture in the West
      1. the catacombs
      2. early Christian sculpture
      3. the early Christian basilica
    3. Byzantine art and architecture
      1. leadership of Justinian
      2. Hagia Sophia
      3. churches of Ravenna
    4. early Christian music: Gregorian chant
  3. The Buddhist Identity
    1. monasticism
    2. art and architecture in India
    3. art and architecture in China
    4. Buddhist music in India and China