Question

before the edict of milan, christian art ________
a. could only be seen in the christian orthodox cathedrals.
b. presented christian stories through multi - leveled symbolism.
c. reflected the strongly spiritual focus of the wealthy leadership.
d. contained images of symbolic christian people who would go unnoticed by pagans

please select the best answer from the choices provided

a
b
c
d

Explanation:

Before the Edict of Milan, Christianity was persecuted, so Christian art had to be discreet. Option d states that it contained symbolic images of Christian people that pagans wouldn't notice, which aligns with the need for secrecy. Option a is incorrect as Orthodox cathedrals weren't the only or main place (and the Orthodox structure as we know it developed later). Option b's "multi - leveled symbolism" is not the key characteristic of pre - Edict Christian art. Option c's focus on wealthy leadership's spiritual focus is not accurate for this period as Christianity was underground and not dominated by wealthy leadership's open spiritual expression.

Answer:

d. contained images of symbolic Christian people who would go unnoticed by pagans