What is the meaning of Byzantine Art? Byzantine art comprises the body of Christian Greek artistic products of the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire, as well as the nations and states that inherited culturally from the empire.
What is the main focus of Byzantine Art? Byzantine art is almost entirely concerned with religious expression and, more specifically, with the impersonal translation of carefully controlled church theology into artistic terms.
Types of materials used: They are most often seen in mosaics, wall paintings, and small artworks made from wood, metal, gemstones, enamel, or ivory. The most common form was small painted wooden panels which could be carried or hung on walls
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What were the different styles of Byzantine Art?
In a 300 word essay, name 4 different styles of Byzantine art, 2 artists for each style, and their artwork. Create a chart describing these.
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