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halos (glories)  

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  • halo (glories)

Note

  • "Glories that comprise a circle, disk, series of lines, or rays of light with which the head of the sacred personage is surrounded. In Hellenistic and Roman art, halos are worn by the sun-god Helios and Roman emperors often appear with a crown of rays. The imagery was picked up in Christian art." (The J. Paul Getty Trust. ‘Halos (Glories)’)

Source

  • The J. Paul Getty Trust. ‘Halos (Glories)’, Art & Architecture Thesaurus Full Record Display (Getty Research), 25 January 2021. [Date of Access, 1 Aug. 2023]. http://vocab.getty.edu/page/aat/300375684.

Creator

  • Jona Schlegel

Editorial note

  • This concept is taken from the Getty AAT.

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https://vocabs.acdh.oeaw.ac.at/indigo/halosGlories

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