Medieval art. Mosaics.
Early Christian Art
The Good Shepherd, Early Christian Mosaic, 5th CE Giclee Print
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This started with the time of the victory of Constantine the Great over Milan in 313. With his great win, he was able
to enforce Christianity as a religion. 
Virgin and Child with Two Saints, Byzantine Icon
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Christian artists depicted holy figures in flat, decoratively iconic style. It is said that this dogmatic look was a deliberate attempt to differ
from the more realistic-style of paintings and sculptures of earlier pagan Emperors.
Basilica Di San Vitale, Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
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During this time, the use of mosaics to create impressive murals and floor art flourished. Using semi precious stones like
rub, aquamarine, gold and silver, artists were able to portray Christ and other holy figures in dazzling splendor.
Apse Mosaic: Empress Theodora and Her Court
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The best place to see a collection of early Christian and Byzantine mosaics is in the The Italian Town of Ravenna.