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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Chapters:
0:00 - Prologue
0:47 - Introduction to Halos and Their Use in Christian Art
1:45 - Origins of the Halo
2:10 - Symbolic Meanings
2:50 - Ancient Rome's Use of the Halo
4:23 - Conclusion
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General Bibliography
J.C. Cooper, An Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Traditional Symbols (London: Thames & Hudson, 1982), 112.
Matthew Wilson, Symbols in Art (London: Thames & Hudson, 2020), 132-135.
George Ferguson, Signs & Symbols in Christian Art (New York: Oxford University Press, 1961), 148-149.
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Music Courtesy of Envato Elements (www.envato.com/)
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