Christianized Ancient Symbols in the Imagery of the Catacombs and Their Reflection in Coffered Ceilings
Christianized Ancient Symbols in the Imagery of the Catacombs and Their Reflection in Coffered Ceilings

Summary/Abstract: Several viewpoints took shape about pictures and icons during the history of Christianity. Image representations have been subject to debate not only among religions but among various Christian approaches, too. This debate flamed up quite strongly at various points in history. The study aims to determine the extent to which icons and representations are rooted in the Christian tradition. The studypoints out that early Christian art did not appear and develop in a void. It was the outward manifestation of a new spirituality as well as the result of a development process that occurred when the local cultures of the ancient world got in contact with each other.

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