Question

which of the following is not true of christian art after the edict of milan?
a. the art included christian symbols, such as the cross and the good shepard.
b. mosaics freely covered church walls and ceilings.
c. sculptures rarer than paintings.
d. artists used bright colors and shading.
please select the best answer from the choices provided
a
b
c
d

Explanation:

To determine the incorrect statement about Christian art after the Edict of Milan:

• Option A: Christian art post - Edict of Milan did include symbols like the cross and Good Shepherd, so A is true.
• Option B: Mosaics were commonly used to decorate church walls/ceilings, so B is true.
• Option C: After the Edict, sculptures (especially in the round) were rarer than paintings in Christian art due to early Christian attitudes and artistic focus, so C is true.
• Option D: Early Christian art (post - Edict) typically used flat, symbolic styles without shading (shading became more common in later periods like Byzantine or Renaissance - adjacent). So D is not true.

Answer:

D. Artists used bright colors and shading.