Question

What are the characteristics of Byzantine art ?

Answer 1

Answer:

The Byzantine Art received influences from the Greco-Roman and Eastern culture (mainly from Syria and Asia Minor), making a mixture of these different cultural aspects. An artistic style that had a strong presence in the use of colors and a strong presence in religious themes (strong influence of Christianity).

Explanation:

Byzantine art refers to artistic manifestations (painting, architecture, mosaic and sculpture) typical of the Byzantine Empire (between the 5th and 15th centuries). The city of Constantinople, capital of the Eastern Roman Empire, was the most important artistic center of this period. Highlight for the frescoes (paintings made on walls, mainly of churches), miniatures (to illustrate books) and icons (paintings on panels). The religious theme predominated, mainly the painting of images of Christ and the Virgin Mary.