Before Akhenaton’s era, Egyptian society believed in polytheism§. The art of Ancient Egypt fell into three main periods – The Old, Middle, and New. During most of this time, art endlessly depicts a highly religious and traditionalist society. Sculpture and painting are highly stylized, following strict conventions and using symbols of religion centered on the afterlife and

Both Constantine and Akhenaton had tremendous influence on the depiction of art in their empires by means of religion. Their radical changes in style make them both great entrepreneurs. Through making Christianity the state religion, Constantine’s influence was spread in his architecture depicting Christianity. His revolution is still felt in the creation of buildings today.

idealization of the dead, their servants, families and possessions. (Turner, 505) Canons were implemented for Egyptian Art. Polytheism can be seen throughout Egyptian Art. Sculptures and paintings were of one god, but there were many gods in Egyptian society. An example would be The Palette of King Narmer. (See Figure 1) Egyptian art is continuous with the exception of Akhenaton.

A thousand years later Constantine influenced the world of art and religion. The emperor Constantine established Christianity as the state religion of Roman Empire. Until that time, the Christian congregation had been unable to meet for worship in public; services were held inconspicuously in the houses of wealthier members. (Janson, 199) Constantine spurred frenzy in the Roman Empire with Christianity. The incorporation of art (symbolism) and architecture is nothing new,

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