Magi in Motion: the making of an image in early Christian Rome
The story of the Magi who travelled from the east to Judea in search of the Messiah is among the most popular themes in the history of Christian art. A stock image of the men, offering precious gifts to the Christ Child and Mary, had emerged by the fourth century, and scholars are largely in agreeme...
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| Format: | Print Article |
| Language: | English |
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Aschendorff
2020
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Jahrbuch für Antike und Christentum
Year: 2020, Volume: 63, Pages: 188-216 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Catacombs of Priscilla (Vatican Palace)
/ Three Kings
/ Painting
/ Epitaph
/ Movement (Motif)
/ Church
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| IxTheo Classification: | CE Christian art KAB Church history 30-500; early Christianity KBJ Italy |
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Rome
B RITES & ceremonies B Motion capture (Human mechanics) B Gesture B gift giving B History in art B Messiah B Jesus Christ B Clothing & dress B Primitive & early church, ca. 30-600 |