Lenahan Object Annotation 1

Context: Seeing as though this is written in Hebrew, it connects back to the Wharton reading of the blended acceptances within places of worship. It demonstrates the diverse group of individuals that are coming into these places of worship.

Context: Connecting to the Helen reading, the presence of Helios, the roman god which represents empire, can demonstrate the spread of christianity throughout the pagan culture.

Context: The Spier reading touches on the realistic qualities that are presented in Greek art. Here in the mosaic, the greek art is present with the humans and their portrayal. Thus showing how diverse the people were here at this time.

Question: What do these people symbolize? What are the little humps around them and do they mean anything?

Question: Why present the zodiac in this way? What religion(s) believe in the zodiac that it was displayed in this elegant manner?