Jewish and Early Christian Art

These credentials documents competencies including knowledge of world art, fine and applied art, and the historical events and people that influenced and created historical art. Though many positions in art history require appropriate education at various levels and additional training, a fundamental understanding of art history provides foundational knowledge that supports many aspects of daily tasks and decision-making for artists, teachers, art therapists, tour guides, librarians, curators, designers, and researchers. Specifically, this badge demonstrates the earner's ability to explain the art of early Jewish and early Christian time periods, including historical events that influenced the art, the characteristics associated with this art, the locations of this art, and well-known examples of art from this period.