The compositions of the sculptural reliefs on the Junius Bassus sarcophagus borrow heavily from
A) Classical Greek cult statues.
B) official Roman art.
C) Celtic decorative schemes.
D) provincial Roman temple reliefs.

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The Junius Bassus sarcophagus, dating from the 4th century, features compositions that borrow heavily from official Roman art, incorporating high-relief sculptures that depict various biblical scenes with a strong influence from Roman artistic traditions and techniques.

The Compositions of the Sculptural Reliefs on the Junius Bassus