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2575 BCE
Funerary Sculptures of Prince Rahotep and Nofret
These sculptures are important to Egyptian religion because Rahotep and Nofret are depicted as youthful, so they will remain this way for all of eternity. It is also important because it focuses heavily on attire which shows power and status Artist: Unknown
Provenance: Meidum, Mastaba tomb of Rahotep
Material: Limestone
Current Location: Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt. -
2500 BCE
The Great Sphinx of Giza
The Great Sphinx of Giza is important to Egyptian religion because the Sphinx is related to Ra-Horakhty, which is a sun god. The Spinx protects tombs and embodies the human and animal forms of the gods. Artist: King Khafre
Location: Giza, Egypt
Dimensions: (240 ft X 62 ft X 66)
Material: Limestone -
1270 BCE
Younger Memnon
This statue is important to Egyptian religion because it shows traditional attire for kings. It is also important because it is from a mortuary temple in Thebes. Material: Granite
Size: 105 in X 80 in
Present location: Room 4 at the British Museum, London -
359 BCE
Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus (359 AD)
This piece of art represents the New Testament. It is important to Christianity because it represents Jesus’s Christ entry into Jerusalem. title: Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus
artist: Unknown
date: 359 AD
region: Museum of Saint Peter's Basilica
media: Marble -
193 BCE
Rosetta Stone
The Rosette Stone is important to Egyptian religion because it is inscribed with the three versions of text, hieroglyphic script, demotic script, and ancient Greek. It is an official decree issued by King Ptolemy V. Material: Granodiorite
Created: 196 BC
Present location: British Museum
Artist: council of priests -
250
Bodh Gaya
Bodh Gaya is considered one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites for Buddhists. It is important because it is where Budda obtained enlightenment. Material: Sandstone and red granite
Builders: Unknown
Date: 250
Location: Gaya, India. -
306
Rotunda of Galerius
The Rotunda is important to Christianity because it is one of the oldest churches from early Christianity. The inside is decorated in early Christian mosaics. Artist: Unknown
Year: 306
Medium: Unknown
Dimensions: Unknown
Location: Thessaloniki, Greece -
312
Colossal statue of Constantine the Great
The importance of this statue is that it is to honor Constantine, who reflects a Christian deity. Constantine was appointed to rule by God. Constantine was also viewed as a Devine. Year: 312–315 AD
Type: White marble, brick, wood, gilded bronze
Location: Capitoline Museums, Rome, Italy
Artist: Unknown -
688
Dome of the rock
The Dome of the Rock is a scared spot to Muslims and Jews because it is Muhammeds ascension spot to heaven. The Dome of the Rock is also important because it was one of the first Islamic buildings built. Location: Jerusalem
Affiliation: Islam
Style: Umayyad, Abbasid, Ottoman
Type: Shrine
Material: Stone, Marble, Bronze -
786
The Mu’allaqa of Imam Al-Shafii
The Mu’allaqa is seven poems in Islamic Calligraphy that are hung in Mecca, which is a sacred place for Muslims. These poems serve as a testament for Arabic poetry. Artist: Unknown
Year: 786
Medium: Ink
Location: Mecca -
1300
Madonna and child
The importance of Madonna and child is that it reflects Christ’s love for everyone. The baby represents the purity of a baby’s love and innocence. Artist: Duccio
Year: 1300
Medium: Tempera
Dimensions: 11.0 in × 8.3 in
Location: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York -
1400
The Luck of Edenhall (14th Century)
The Luck of Edenhall is important to Islam because it protects ones good fortune. It also has a talismanic role. Material: glass
Artist: unknown
Location: Made in Syria or Egypt -
1483
Virgin of the Rocks
The importance of this painting to Christianity is that it depicts when Jesus Christ and John the Baptist first met. This painting represents when baby Jesus was blessed. Artist: Leonardo Da Vinci
Year: 1483
Medium: Oil on Panel
Dimensions: 78.3 in × 48.0 in
Location: Louvre, Paris -
1498
The Last Supper
The importance of the last supper is that it symbolizes the last meal that Christ had with his disciples. It also represents the anticipation in this life and the joys of this banquet that was to come in the kingdom. Artist: Leonardo Da Vinci
Year: 1498
Medium: Tempera
Dimensions: 180 in × 350 in
Location: Milan, Italy -
1501
Virgin and Child with Saint Anne
The significance of this painting is that it symbolizes Jesus’s passion, which is a hint at Christs destiny, while the Virgin tries to restrain him. This painting is unfinished so this is all that can be interpreted. Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Year: 1501
Medium: Oil on wood
Dimensions: 51 in × 66.3 in
Location: Louvre, Paris -
Sources
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