"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 abstraction.
developed the use of abstarction
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
The Byzantine Empire was formed after a split in the Catholic Church and Roman Empire. Its capital was Constantinople (now named Istanbul) and some of the cultural contribution was its art. The empire featured many mosaics and other artistry that has impacted the world of Art forever.