developed the use of abstarction
Abstraction
The Greek goddess Artemis was identified with the Roman goddess Diana.
ancient Greek and roman culture
Artists from ancient Greece were the biggest influence for the Roman artists.
Cultural differences between Roman Catholics and Byzantine Christians contributed to the
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The difference between Judaism and Byzantine is whereas Judaism is a Christian sect, Byzantine is not.
In a very simplified form: Roman mosaics, small pieces of cut stone (tesserae) about 8mm - 12mm in size set together to make patterns and other images as a floor. Taken from the Greeks (about 2nd century BC) they were eventually replaced from around the 6th century AD by Opus Sectile, (patterns on the floor made up with larger, cut to shape pieces of stone tile). Byzantine mosaics, the tesserae were cut from piece of coloured glass called smalti. These were then made to create mosaics on the walls and ceilings of the first Christian churches.
Byzantine mosaics were primarily associated with Christianity, depicting religious figures and scenes from the Bible. Roman mosaics, on the other hand, incorporated a mix of religious and secular themes, including gods and mythical figures. Both styles used intricate designs and colorful tiles to create stunning visual art.
Astrological symbols figure prominately in Roman mosaics.
One can purchase artistic representations of Roman mosaics at Mosaic Art. One can purchase fine replicas of Roman mosaics at the website Collector Antiquities.
Roman mosaics were placed on the floor. They were floor decorations.
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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.