Medieval Art

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What characterizes Byzantine Art?

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Highly religious & symbolic, focusing on iconography, use of gold backgrounds, mosaics & flat figures, emphasis on spiritual themes over realism.

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What are the main features of Byzantine Paintings?

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Invented in Greek & Rome, Christian subjects, 11th century saw the blending of Greek and oriental styles.

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What defines Romanesque architecture?

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Revival of stone architecture, thick walls & rounded arches, decorative carvings and religious themes in both sculptures and paintings, simplified, expressive figures & compositions.

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What is an example of Romanesque art?

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Romanesque Tympanum Sculpture.

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What are the key characteristics of Gothic Art?

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Height & light in architecture (pointed arches, ribbed vaults), stained glass windows & flying buttresses in cathedrals, greater realism in sculpture, detailed colorful artwork, confined in the illumination of manuscripts, innovations in realistic human representation & perspective, paintings on walls of churches.