Written by Susan Elizabeth Benenson
Written by Susan Elizabeth Benenson
Western painting
Written by Susan Elizabeth Benenson
With the return to power of the “icon lovers,” as they were called, in 843, figural art once more became important in the churches. Elaborate representational decorations in mosaic were set up in the more important buildings, painted ones in the poorer. The next two or three centuries were an age of great brilliance and represent the acme of Byzantine culture. The empire’s frontiers were far-flung, its wealth was enormous, and its general culture was far in advance of the rest of Europe. After the death of Basil II (976–1025), a slow decline set in. ... (100 of 71,656 words)Middle Byzantine period (843–1204)
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