You need to specify what is it that is symbolic.
It represented the christian story in an abstract symbolic way
The Holy Roman Empire, the first time the many German states had a single leader, despite that leader being more symbolic than anything else.
In Roman iconography, eagle wings symbolize strength, power, and divine protection, often associated with Jupiter, the king of gods. Lightning bolts represent authority, divine wrath, and the ability to enforce justice, reflecting the might of the Roman Empire. Together, these symbols on shields convey the idea of military dominance and the divine favor that Roman legions sought in battle.
During the period of the Roman Republic the consuls were the two annually elected heads of the republic. During the period of absolute rule by emperors this office only had a symbolic value.
Julius Caesar was the first to break with tradition by using his portrait on Roman coinage. Prior to him, Roman coins typically featured images of deities or symbolic representations rather than living individuals. Caesar's decision to include his own likeness marked a significant shift in Roman numismatic practices and set a precedent for future rulers to follow. This move not only emphasized his power and authority but also contributed to his legacy.
The ATRIUM
The ATRIUM
Roman mosaics were natural and realistic while Byzantine mosaics were meant to be symbolic.
The cypress tree is a symbol of the goddess Diana.
Roman numerals are only of significance to the bearer of the tattoo, as are all tattoos.
It represented the christian story in an abstract symbolic way
Well, I'm sure you mean why are arch doors symbolic and also you would need to be more specific. An arch door in general isn't symbolic while the St.Louis arch is very symbolic. It can be a symbol for strength due to the strength of the design, but it is also smooth and relies on a keystone to hold it together. Well at least in Roman archways.
The Holy Roman Empire, the first time the many German states had a single leader, despite that leader being more symbolic than anything else.
After conquering Carthage, the Roman spread salt around the city as a symbolic gesture that it would never give them trouble again.
That is a symbolic victory. The eagle is symbolic of victory.
The gladiator fights in the Colosseum served two purposes. For one it was a kind of entertainment. The second reason was more or less a symbolic one. The gladiators represented the Roman people or the Roman spirit. They over came nature, this was symbolized in the animal hunts; they over came enemies, this was symbolized in the hand to hand combats and the naval battles.The gladiator fights in the Colosseum served two purposes. For one it was a kind of entertainment. The second reason was more or less a symbolic one. The gladiators represented the Roman people or the Roman spirit. They over came nature, this was symbolized in the animal hunts; they over came enemies, this was symbolized in the hand to hand combats and the naval battles.The gladiator fights in the Colosseum served two purposes. For one it was a kind of entertainment. The second reason was more or less a symbolic one. The gladiators represented the Roman people or the Roman spirit. They over came nature, this was symbolized in the animal hunts; they over came enemies, this was symbolized in the hand to hand combats and the naval battles.The gladiator fights in the Colosseum served two purposes. For one it was a kind of entertainment. The second reason was more or less a symbolic one. The gladiators represented the Roman people or the Roman spirit. They over came nature, this was symbolized in the animal hunts; they over came enemies, this was symbolized in the hand to hand combats and the naval battles.The gladiator fights in the Colosseum served two purposes. For one it was a kind of entertainment. The second reason was more or less a symbolic one. The gladiators represented the Roman people or the Roman spirit. They over came nature, this was symbolized in the animal hunts; they over came enemies, this was symbolized in the hand to hand combats and the naval battles.The gladiator fights in the Colosseum served two purposes. For one it was a kind of entertainment. The second reason was more or less a symbolic one. The gladiators represented the Roman people or the Roman spirit. They over came nature, this was symbolized in the animal hunts; they over came enemies, this was symbolized in the hand to hand combats and the naval battles.The gladiator fights in the Colosseum served two purposes. For one it was a kind of entertainment. The second reason was more or less a symbolic one. The gladiators represented the Roman people or the Roman spirit. They over came nature, this was symbolized in the animal hunts; they over came enemies, this was symbolized in the hand to hand combats and the naval battles.The gladiator fights in the Colosseum served two purposes. For one it was a kind of entertainment. The second reason was more or less a symbolic one. The gladiators represented the Roman people or the Roman spirit. They over came nature, this was symbolized in the animal hunts; they over came enemies, this was symbolized in the hand to hand combats and the naval battles.The gladiator fights in the Colosseum served two purposes. For one it was a kind of entertainment. The second reason was more or less a symbolic one. The gladiators represented the Roman people or the Roman spirit. They over came nature, this was symbolized in the animal hunts; they over came enemies, this was symbolized in the hand to hand combats and the naval battles.
If something is special to you it is symbolic.