"Byzantine" art - mosaics, religious icons, domed cathedrals
Well seeing as Byzantine Art really only applies to a style of art in the Byzantine Empire and not the world, one can't really give a definite name to its predecessor. However, Byzantine Art was influenced by art from the Roman Empire (Roman Art).
Mosaic
developed the use of abstarction
Developed the use of abstraction.
The eastern Roman Empire.
The enduring legacy of the byzantine empire is seen in European art and legal systems.
Byzantine art evolved from early Christan art, particularly that of the eastern part of the Roman Empire which, in turn, was influenced by Greek and Roman art.
The ban ended iconoclasm in the Byzantine Empire and allowed the art of Christian figures to flourish.
The ban ended iconoclasm in the Byzantine Empire and allowed the art of Christian figures to flourish.
The Eastern Roman Empire after the fall of the Western Roman Empire has been termed Byzantine Empire by historians . Tts art is called Byzantine art. Icons were the most distinctive form of Byzantine art. These were paintings on flat panels, usually made of wood, depicting Christian themes. They were often gilded with golden leaf. The Byzantines developed their own style for mosaics. There was also Byzantine architecture.
Abstraction
Constantinople was the capital of the Byzantine Empire, which arose from the eastern part of the Roman Empire after its division. Founded by Emperor Constantine the Great in 330 AD, the city became a major cultural and economic center, reflecting the empire’s blend of Roman and Greek influences. The Byzantine Empire, known for its Christian orientation, governance, and art, thrived in Constantinople until its fall in 1453. Thus, Constantinople served as the heart of Byzantine power and culture.