Early Christian and Byzantine portraiture represent both a continuation and a break from the past. The Fayum portraits were realistic paintings on wooden boards that were attached to mummies from Roman Egypt. They belong to the tradition of panel painting and continued that tradition. Both Byzantine art and Christian art was influenced by Rome. Byzantine art was developed during fifth and sixth centuries. It did not change much during that time. The art and architecture reflects differences between the Roman Catholic religion. At first, "Christian art was restricted to the decoration of the hidden places of worship," but did not always stay like that. There was not much sculpture involved in Byzantine or Christian art. Both Byzantine and Christian art continued and broke away from the past.
"Byzantine Art." Web. 12 Mar. 2010. <http://www.historylink101.com/lessons/art_history_lessons/ma/byzantine_art.htm>.
"Early Christian Art." Web. 12 Mar. 2010. <http://www.huntfor.com/arthistory/medieval/earlychristian.htm>.
Wikipedia. Web. 12 Mar. 2010. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fayum_mummy_portraits>.
Picture Source:
Flickr. Web. 12 Mar. 2010. <http://www.flickr.com/photos/loupiote/18430695/>.
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