FAQ About The Role of Iconography in Religious Art
What influence has Byzantine art had on religious iconography?
Byzantine art significantly influenced Christian religious iconography, especially in Orthodox Christianity. It established iconic styles featuring flat, frontal, and stylized depictions of Jesus, Mary, and saints, aiming to convey spiritual rather than physical realism. The use of gold backgrounds and hierarchical composition in mosaics and paintings also became defining features of Byzantine iconographic tradition.
