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This was posted by Faith V Lien on week 2's discussion. 

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The Santa Costanza, a building construction detailed in Chapter One, was founded in Rome around 350. The portrayal of this structure tells something about the newly discovered and emerging Christian belief system. The Santa Costanza Church, which is currently known as the Church of Santa Constanza. This well-known basilica was constructed as a tomb for Constantina, Emperor Constantine's daughter. The design of the cathedral depicts Christian ideas, demonstrating the expansion of Christianity across the Roman Empire. The construction has a central dome lighted by rings of twelve clerestory widows supported by twelve clerestory. The internal area is surrounded by a circular promenade with a barrel vault. There's also a mosaic in the ambulatory vault that depicts Constanza in the middle scrolling over grapevines with birds and putti gathering grapes. The putti may be seen gathering grapes and pressing them into juice in the Mosaic; this is the beginning of the winemaking process. The artwork may be interpreted in a variety of ways; from a Christian perspective, it depicts the development of Christ's blood and the new Christian religion.

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This was posted by Eric Dong on week 2's discussion.

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The Basilica of San Clemente is divided into three unique levels, each with its own message. The upper floor is a gorgeous medieval church filled with elaborate paintings and Christian imagery, portraying the exalted and established Christian religion. The second level underneath it shows an older fourth-century basilica, indicating the continuity of Christian history. The most intriguing part, though, is the lower floor, that includes an antique Roman home and a pagan temple. The excavation of these levels under the cathedral represents the Christian notion of spiritual depth and also the victory of Christianity over paganism.

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This was posted by Lauren Santoro on week 2's discussion.

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Santa Maria Maggiore was erected in Rome between 432 and 440. As the golden characteristics of the walls and ceilings cover both the nave and aisles, the media of Santa Maria Maggiore effectively express the growing strength of Christianity. Furthermore, this Church focuses on one of the most prominent forms of creative expression at the time-mosaics. Santa Maria Maggiore has the "largest surviving program of 5th century mosaics." The actual grandeur and significance of the Church, however, may be found in the fact that it was the first Church consecrated to the Mother Mary. The Church itself was a basilica, which fostered the welcome of huge audiences and emphasized power. Furthermore, the picture of the Theotokos is put on a triumphal arch for the first time, reflecting the Roman imperial arches that emphasized wealth. Thus, Santa Maria Maggiore represents both the burgeoning authority of the Church and the contributions of Christian women and their early victories in spreading the gospel.

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This was posted by Danielle Potts on week 2's discussion.

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The Mausoleum of Santa Costanza in Rome, Italy, erected circa 350-360, was an important item that emphasized the value of the departed in the Christian belief system. The Mausoleum of Santa Costanza, in particular, was built for both of Constantine's daughters. Mausoleums were established for families who wished to provide a place for their departed loved ones to unite their souls with the Lord. They treated the departed with dignity, and the Mausoleum might be embellished to commemorate the deceased based on imperial position. Constantine had his daughters buried in a sarcophagus constructed of a purple stone brought from Egypt, emphasizing the family's riches and maintaining their high position even after death. Mosaics encase the ambulatory vault within the walls. The most well-known revolves on one of Consintine's daughters, Costanza. It depicts her in the center with a picture, surrounded by grapevines with putti--cherubs gathering the grapes and birds. The putti are gathering the grapes along the edges to make wine. As most people may imagine, this countryside subject is what most urban Roman imperial and patrician classes idealized. It's a plain environment, and having Constanza surrounded by it might represent her father's yearning for a peaceful/calming transfer into the hereafter. The putti's winemaking might be seen as Christ's blood. The mausoleum and mosaics can be viewed as a key to understanding Christian ideas about the departed and the afterlife.

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In my museum, there were many different buildings with various similarities. Starting with all of these buildings were built from the time period of 325 AD to 450 AD, all located in Rome, Italy which is known for its rich history and abundance of historical and religious landmarks. Also, each of these locations has a major link to early Christianity and the history of the Catholic Church. They are significant for their architectural and historical value, displaying many styles and periods of Roman and Christian buildings. These locations also feature a variety of works of art, including mosaics, paintings, and sculptures, which have meaning for their aesthetic and theological worth. They shed light on Rome's historical and cultural backdrop, as well as the evolution of Christianity in the city over time. Today, these ruins are important tourist destinations, attracting tourists from all over the world who come to learn about their history and admire their architectural splendor. In conclusion, these Roman landmarks possess an extensive past, architectural significance, and connection to the growth of Christianity in the city, making them prominent both as religious and cultural points in the city. These are all patronized as architectural and artistic features have been preserved due to the patronage of various religious communities.  All of these buildings are not portable or handheld because all of them are permanent architectural landmarks in Rome, Italy. These structures have been standing for centuries and are composed of stone and other sturdy materials. They are not intended to be moved or transferred, and they are deeply embedded in their historical and theological settings in Rome. This diverse group can show various things such as artistic style, religious iconography, architectural evolution, patronage and political influence, liturgical practices, continuity, and transformation. The study of these locations enables us to have a deeper comprehension of the intricacies and complexity of medieval society in addition to its innovative achievements.

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This was posted by Lucinda Hoxha on week 2's discussion. 

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This is the Lateran Baptistery. Constantine erected the Lateran Baptistery, or baptistery, in 320-325 AD, and Pope Sixtus III renovated it in 440. This baptistery revealed something about the Christian belief system because it was the first baptistery built after Constantine granted Christians independence in 313. Whereas free Christians could now enter this building to be baptized, demonstrating how Christianity's authority grew within the empire. Even the octagonal shape and eight columns are Christian in nature, representing the eight days of Christ's creation. In addition to the presents offered by Constantine, which comprised a gold sculpture of a lamb, silver statues of Christ and John the Baptist, and other items. Constantine further "advertised" Christianity by offering gifts and focusing all of his attention on the baptistery. This baptistery model was extensively adopted by many other cities in Italy during this period. This edifice was not just where someone would become a Christian, but also a powerful transition and transformation in states of being, demonstrating how significant it was to the growth of the church. In general, this baptistery depicts the Christians' newly acquired freedom and the beginning of their capacity to be baptized in order to develop into the Christians they desire to be.