Early Christian & Byzantine

Byzantine Art -Mosaics & Paintings

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Much of Byzantine paintings were in the form of icons.  Byzantine icons were more of a prayer object and used to accompany prayers, to give the worshipper a two-dimensional image. The most common icons area religious figures ranging from Christ, the Virgin Mary, saints and angels. Common icons are in the portrait style.

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  • Are there any icons in the modern day ?
  • What are they ?