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The paper discusses how religious works, being textual, visual, architectural or of any other type, are usually filled with symbols. The paper explains that these symbols have specific meaning and by using symbols the creator of the work in question is conveying a message to the observers. The paper notes that the message is usually of spiritual nature derived from the sacred texts. The paper shows how Christian visual art, of which paintings are probably the best known, are full of symbols and meanings.

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"Religious works, being textual, visual, architectural or of any other type, are usually filled with symbols. These symbols have specific meaning and by using symbols, the creator of the work in question is conveying a message to the observers. The message is usually of spiritual nature derived from the sacred texts. The religious symbols are abundant in any religion and Christianity is no exemption. Christian visual art, of which paintings are probably the best known, are full of symbols and meanings. However, Christian architecture also has its own symbolism from early days..."

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