The Basics of Christianity

Christianity

One of the world’s major religions

The Basics of Christianity

Learn some of the most important symbols and signs in Christian art

An angel kneels before a woman in a bright blue mantle

What is an angel?

Painting of a knight in armor standing with a spear, with a scenic landscape in the background, displayed in a wooden frame on a blue wall.

What is a halo?

Lives of Jesus and Mary

Introductions to important moments in the lives of Jesus and Mary

a winged figure looks at a woman across the room wearing a blue robe and holding a book

Annunciation

A large golden altarpiece shows a painting filled with figures that converge upon a woman in blue holding a baby

Adoration of the Magi

The Puerto Rican artist José Campeche y Jordán creates a tender Nativity painting focused on an intimate group of Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus.

The Nativity

Church Spaces

Learn about some of the important components of church spaces

Renaissance painting depicting a religious scene with a seated Madonna and child surrounded by saints and angels, featuring intricate details and gold accents.

Altarpiece

Stained glass window with religious figures in vibrant colors, including red, blue, and green, depicting angels and central religious scene.

Rose window

People

Learn about people associated with Christianity

Crowned nun portrait (monja coronada)

The Madonna and Christ Child are supported by two angels, in a painting, with a landscape beyond

Fra Filippo Lippi, Madonna and Christ Child with Two Angels

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