Reflection Paper- The Art of the Temple

In your reflective paper, you will include examples of artwork from your textbook and
use them to support your ideas. Your paper should include the following topics in this
order:
• Paragraph 1: Introduction
• Paragraph 2: Roman Art
o Discuss the art from the Roman Empire that represents their gods and
goddesses. Evaluate why they developed a style of realism. Describe the
art formally by considering materials, balance, movement, etc.
• Paragraph 3: Jewish, Christian, Byzantine Art
o Discuss the art from the early Middle Ages that represent their religion.
Evaluate why they developed a style of symbolism. Describe the art
formally by considering materials, composition, color, etc.
• Paragraph 4: Compare/Contrast
o Compare and contrast the art that was used in temples during the Roman
Empire and churches in the Jewish, Christian, and Byzantine eras.