Abstraction
Abstraction
Abstraction
: icons.
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Cimabue
Byzantine
Cimabue
The major contribution of the Byzantine Empire to history is the preservation of Classical learning.
Byzantine artist favored the hieratic style because religious figures were not real, therefore it makes sense to portray them in a non-naturalistic manner. This style was not iconic. It could exist to the iconoclastic Byzantine Period.
Byzantine jewelry is distinguished by its design and style influenced by the Byzantine era. Byzantine jewelry is made with weighty gold and lots of gemstones.
Giotto introduced naturalism in his paintings by depicting figures with more three-dimensional aspects and greater emotional expression, departing from the flat and stylized figures of the Italo-Byzantine style. Additionally, he focused on creating more realistic landscapes and architectural settings, adding depth and perspective to his compositions.
The major contribution of the Byzantine Empire to history is the preservation of Classical learning.