Question

When the Christian population became free to worship openly, basilicas for worship were created using the architecture of Roman basilicas. How did the creation of basilicas influence other forms of art?(1 point)
Responses

The blank walls of the basilicas were used to create wall mosaics, using small colored glass cubes.
The blank walls of the basilicas were used to create wall mosaics, using small colored glass cubes.

There was a rise in the number of sculptures created because they could be showcased in the basilicas.
There was a rise in the number of sculptures created because they could be showcased in the basilicas.

There was limited wall space, so only the very best artists could display their works in basilicas.
There was limited wall space, so only the very best artists could display their works in basilicas.

More relief sculptures were created on sarcophagi, as every church member now received a proper church burial service.
More relief sculptures were created on sarcophagi, as every church member now received a proper church burial service.
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Answer 1

The blank walls of the basilicas were used to create wall mosaics, using small colored glass cubes.

Explanation: The large, plain interior walls of early Christian basilicas were ideal for decorative mosaics (tesserae) depicting biblical scenes and figures; freestanding sculpture remained limited because of pagan associations and burial reliefs were more restricted to wealthier patrons.