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).
Classical art!
Classical Greek art emphasized balance, harmony, and beauty.
Classical Greek sculpture is simple, balanced, and restrained. The expression of a figure is genrally solemn. The aesthetic principle in classical Greek sculpture was one of refinement, balance, and simplicity.
Byzantine culture influenced a lot of Islamic architecture especially the dome shape that many Mosque have.
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.
Christianity.
Christianity.
When national monuments were being created, the popular and strong Neo-Classical style was used in their creation (columns and whatnot).
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).
some people consider it Greek and some consider it Roman. but i think its Greek and Roman. in the dark ages, the Greek and Roman were together and combined Roman art and Greek art together and made byzantine art. until Rome fell into the dark. >:(
Classical.
Art made by the Greeks roughly between the start and end of the classical era.
Classical art!
Classical
Frescoes were less widespread in the Byzantine period than in the classical period. They were often replaced by wall mosaics.
Classical Greek art emphasized balance, harmony, and beauty.