Question 4 • FL-0100310-Introduction to Art History
Before the Edict of Milan in 313 CE, Christians sometimes faced persecution, so their art often used discreet symbols and figures with meanings understood by Christians but not readily noticed by outsiders. For example, images such as the Good Shepherd could carry Christian significance while appearing ordinary to pagans. Thus, the best answer is that Christian art contained symbolic Christian images that would go unnoticed by pagans.
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