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Byzantine art (330-1453) was characterized by it use of tesserae, glass, stone, and gold leaf, the emergence of Byzantine art is known for having stylized two dimensional and flattened designs used in symbolic aesthetic was to express the spiritual and otherworld nature. As gold was used frequently in background in artwork that represent divine light, glory and the heavenly riches of god.
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late 4th cen Literacy and social status carved from marble depicts a women wearing a sleeved tunic and mantle with deep folds plus her right arm is gone as hand hold the scroll. her hair is wavy parted at the center flat braid pin to back with hair cover, she have almond shape detail with irises and pulis, nose is missing, and thin and strength lip that slightly turn down symbolize being educated member of society. -
430 C.E. evolution of garment Incising from gold over bronze base shape like eagles with their wings spread and have long tail with inlay of gems stone of garnet inlaid as eyes. As one on left have piece of blue glass above the eye, both their body is decorated with cloisonne that garnet, amethysts and colored glass have a circle in middle with white gem stone. Symbolize the power and strength of the empire. -
early 6th cen convergence of multicultural scientific progress Illumination from parchment, a black coral ground with dense maze like branching with light brown leaves on bottom. on right side here a nude female figure with slick back curly long hairstyle in the forth appear to be lobster claws, holding a wooden paddle in right arm. At the bottom a blue snake like creature. on left a figure hold a sea creature that hold to base of the coral. Symbolize wisdom and importance of knowledge. -
Romanesque art (1000-1200) was characterized by it use wood, stone, brick, metal, and fresco. the emergence of Romanesque art is known for teach a designed biblical stories and religious messages that include saints, apocalyptic imagery, and biblical. Often have figure being abstract rather than being realistic a focus on their expressive eyes, in order have a connection with the viewer. They are sometime feature pure, vivid color were typically flat without a perspective.
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1100 C.E. Shared cultural practices artistic influences fresco to canvas show two red and yellow circle in background feature decorative patterns resemble scrollwork. Inside two horse in running pose, on right reddish brown horse and on the left is white horse have have almond eyes against yellow background. bottom depicts a camel with one hump on front back long neck with excessive head shape with almond eyes one front leg is out against white background symbolize the wealth and high status. -
1175 throne of wisdom theological concept carving from woods depict a women wear a long tunic which a mantle is draped plus veil cover her head sits on a throne with a baby rest on her lap. holding baby's waist with her hands as baby sits upright and clothed in a robe, as baby has a mature face as both have head are ovel shape with almond eyes shape, long straight nose and small pinched mouth. baby has a short hairstyle. Symbolize redemption and embodiment divine wisdom. -
13th cen Narrative relief in Romanesque art carving from stone a men and women are nude with their hands cover their lower body, and have large bulging eyes with deep drill hole. short hairstyle yet male has beard but less detailed. on right side a tree with circle at the top, on trunk snake wrap around. far right a creature long body hold small person and bird with wings spread top it head and mouth wide open bits person head and large eyes. Symbolize Biblical narrative of the original sin. -
Gothic art (1300-1400) was characterized by it use stone, glass, plaster and paint, and parchment. The emergence of Romanesque art is known for having the figures be realistic and naturalistic almost human like as the artwork have expressive emotion. That was inspire by religious devotion that intricate carving adorn to cathedrals, also illuminated the manuscript feature of the meticulous illustration Include sculpture of saints and gargoyles also many artwork told a religious story.
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1324 move toward naturalism and humanism enameling from gold depict a women wear chemise over it is a floor length gown with and short curly pushed to back hairstyle beneath head cover veil. holding a baby in right arm as it touches her face it hand and have short curly hair, in right hold a flurdelis scepter with gem stone at the top, she have head are ovel shape with almond eyes shape, long straight nose and small pinched mouth. Symbolize tender relationship and monarchy also having purity. -
1330 late Gothic bronze work Casting from bronze depict three male figure one in center shown be partially nude standing in the river and short wavy hair and halo at top his head, male on the right wear a garment longer wavier hair and a beard holding a bowl pouring water over to male figure's head, male on left wear a draped flowing robe and wing on his back and shorter distinctively curly hair is kneeling and his hands clasped together. Symbolize rebirth and connection to redemption. -
1333 International and Gothic gilding from tempera paint depict a women wear a deep blue robe, red over under it with pattern line curved, has blond curly hair under head cover sits throne, vase of lilies in middle. Male wear gold tunic with cloak over his shoulders and his wings spread, in right hand hold olive branch, blond long wavy hair with olive leaves crown. Both have ovel head with pointed chin, almond eyes that is downcast, long noses and pursed mouth. Symbolize divine grace and purity.