RELIGIONS
CHRISTIANITY
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Question
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Icons are ____
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short stories that have a message
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a type of money
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another name for Greek Orthodox churches
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paintings of Jesus and other Christian holy people
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Icons (from the Greek eikones) are sacred images representing the saints, Christ, and the Virgin, as well as narrative scenes such as Christ’s Baptism (2013.980a–d) and Crucifixion.
Detailed explanation-2: -In art, icon mostly refers to a religious painting (usually Jesus Christ or another holy/ religious figure). This painting or ‘image’ of Christ was the original meaning of the icon. It served as an object of devotion. Iconic artworks are represented in a traditional style of wood and used in religious practices.
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