: These formalized images use specific colors and gestures to convey unchanging theological truths.
Expert Titus Burckhardt, in his work The Foundations of Christian Art , identifies several core areas where sacred principles manifest:
The legitimacy of sacred art in the Christian tradition is rooted in the . Because God became visible in the person of Jesus Christ, believers argue that he can—and should—be portrayed in images.
: Developed stained glass to tell biblical stories to a largely illiterate population through the medium of light. Recommended Reading
The Foundations of Christian Art: Making the Invisible Visible
: Used cryptic symbols like the fish (ichthys) and anchor to discreetly signal faith.