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“How do classical themes and symbols continue to be incorporated into Christian art and
architecture?”
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“How do classical themes and symbols continue to be incorporated into Christian art and
architecture?”
Classical themes and symbols in art and architecture refer to the arts and architecture with
a Classical influence. In religious art and architecture, the Roman and Ancient Greek temple architecture as well as the municipal, military, and religious buildings of the Roman Empire served as the origins of classicism. A variety of traditional forms, including columns having definite proportions and ornamentation, are included in the style. At the same time, classicism is categorized by proportion, symmetry, and the connection between the parts and the whole. This paper discusses how classical subject and symbols continue to be merged into Christian art and architecture.
Christianity was a developing mysterious religion in the Roman cities at the start of the fourth century. It was converting people from various social classes. Social exchange with the world of the Greco-Roman benefited Christian theology and art (Stockstad., 2018). But Constantine, who brought art and symbolism into the church, would play a pivotal role in the drastic transformation of Christianity.
Symbolism predominated in the earliest Christian artwork.
It was enough to merely depict a fish to make a Christ-related allusion. Bread and wine was used
to symbolize the Eucharist.
Christian artists have continued to use symbolism and their artworks to express their own faith or to represent Biblical occurrences and Christian convictions over the years. Their artwork often purposes to leave an imprint on their audiences. Some fragments of art oblige as sacred, inspiring audiences to reflect intensely on their own conviction and values. Other bits intends to instruct the audience. Some artworks use emotion and drama to arouse feelings of love, respect or dread in the viewers for Christianity (Pieter., 2019). And other parts of art are used as
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Christian rites. An example of art used in the contemporary church is baptism using water. In Christianity, water symbolizes a new beginning. As a result, religious authorities continue to employ water as a symbol of new life in Christianity during baptism. Water serves as a powerful representation of innocence and the start of life. Those who believe and accept Jesus are baptized
in his name, just as John the Baptist baptized Jesus in water. The church also has different arts and architectures that are such as the cross which is used to depict the story of Jesus’ crucifixion for our sins; the alpha and omega; ichthys among many others.
Conclusion
Generally, Christians tend to feel comfortable and at peace when interacting with Christian artworks, symbolism, and architecture. The encounter which art drives us to is a spiritual gift that may aid in developing a closer connection to God. Because of this, despite the world upheaval, Christian themes and symbols have stayed timeless.
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