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Christian Symbolism
Early Christian artistic expression was limited to hidden places like catacombs, such as those at Via Latina, Rome. The frescoes are derived from the Roman style of art, and contain Christian iconography.
G. Neri/Woodfin Camp and Associates, Inc.
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Symbolism in Art; Early Christian Art and Architecture; Symbolism (anthropology); Conversion of Europe; Catacombs
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