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6 years ago
How do Classical themes and symbols continue to be incorporated into Christian art and architecture?
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1) Syncretism is the adoption and assimilation of images from other traditions. Classical themes continue to be a part of Christian imagery.
2)  At Santa Costanza, Harvesting of Grapes depicts putti—naked cherubs—derived from pagan art, in the ambulatory vault.
3)  Roman emperors and pagan gods can be seen on the Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus.
4)  The church of St. George has mosaics with figures in Classical drapery and modeled.
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