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Full title: Scripture and Christian Visual Arts: The Beginning to the Reformation
An overview of the development of the visual arts within the spread and development of Christian communities from the 2nd century through the mid 15th century with an emphasis on western Christianity. Attention will be given to images, scenes, and symbols that emerge to express theological realities and convictions within varied social contexts. Questions of patronage, politics, and public visibility are asked alongside those of materials, artists, technique, and "visual exegesis" of stories and images from Scripture.