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Medieval Art
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Byzantine art, which combined elements of Greek, Roman, and Christian artistic traditions.
Byzantine art is known for its ornate decorations, golden mosaics, icons or religious imagery, and lack of realism or naturalism.
Religious subjects like scenes from the Bible and images of Christ, the Virgin Mary, and saints were very prevalent.
The Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, with its massive domed structure and opulent interior mosaics.
The Gothic style, originating in 12th century France, became the predominant medieval artistic style in Western Europe.
Gothic cathedrals featured ribbed vaults, flying buttresses, large stained glass windows, pointed arches, and vertical emphasis.
The Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, with its iconic flying buttresses and ornate Gothic facade.
Stone masonry, especially limestone and other types of building stone.
The rise of Gothic sculpture, with increased naturalism and emotional expression in figurative works.
The Romanesque was the dominant style before Gothic, characterized by thick walls, rounded arches, and little exterior decoration.