History of Early Christian Art

The object of this classic art history text is show how studying early Christian art has illuminated early church history. Edward Cutts reveals the value of studying these intertwining histories for our understanding of the foundations of our faith. An Anglican minister, Cutts also discusses how “the early phase of the Church’s life links on to the beginnings of … English Church history.” Contents: • Early Christian Art • The Church in the House • The Public Churches before Constantine • Architecture of the Public Churches before Constantine • The Churches of Constantine • The Churches after Constantine • The Baptisteries • The Catacombs • Tombs and Monuments • Paintings • The Likenesses of Christ and His Apostles • Symbolism • Sculpture • The Mosaics • Ivories • Gilded Glass Vessels • Illuminated Manuscripts • Gold and Silver—Holy Oil Vessels—Sacred Embroidery • Religious Subjects in Domestic Use • Coins, Medals and Gems • Inscriptions