Questions: UNIT 3 - MILESTONE 3
Question 7
The depiction of Jesus as a young man with no beard is
evidence of the beauty of God's creation
an example of the decline of form
an example of syncretism
not historically accurate
Transcript text: UNIT 3 - MILESTONE 3
Question 7
The depiction of Jesus as a young man with no beard is
evidence of the beauty of God's creation
an example of the decline of form
an example of syncretism
not historically accurate
Solution
Answer
The answer is an example of syncretism.
Explanation
Option 1: Evidence of the beauty of God's creation
This option is not directly related to the depiction of Jesus as a young man with no beard. While art can reflect the beauty of God's creation, this specific depiction is more about cultural influences than aesthetic beauty.
Option 2: An example of the decline of form
This option suggests a negative view of artistic quality, which is not the primary reason for depicting Jesus in this manner. The depiction is more about cultural adaptation than a decline in artistic form.
Option 3: An example of syncretism
Syncretism refers to the blending of different cultural or religious traditions. Early Christian art often depicted Jesus in ways that were influenced by Greco-Roman traditions, where young, beardless figures were common. This depiction reflects the merging of Christian and classical artistic styles.
Option 4: Not historically accurate
While it is true that this depiction is not historically accurate, as Jesus is traditionally believed to have had a beard, the question is more focused on the cultural and artistic reasons behind the depiction rather than its historical accuracy.