Depicting the Divine: Art as a Source of Religious Meaning and Connection

Holy Reveal and Political Prop: The Use of the Halo in Ancient Roman Art

Christians recognize halos as traditional symbols of holiness and divinity. But why did ancient Roman art also use halos in its depictions of its emperors? What is the unique meaning and intent of this common Christian symbol in non-Christian religious and non-religious art? And what should we understand about a figure sporting a halo in a portrait or sculpture?

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