It was the beginning of Byzantine art and the beginning of medieval art (c.450-1450). In addition, during this period, panel painting , orthodox icon painting, and mosaic art flourish began
532
Being an example of Byzantine architecture, Hagia Sophia built in Constantinople
550
Illuminated Celtic / Saxon gospel manuscripts were written
700
Oils were first used in oil resin varnishes and for stone and glass painting.
780
Under Charlemagne I, medieval Christian works of art appear during the pre-Romanesque era of the Carolingian Renaissance. Byzantine art was combined with western Christian themes to create biblical texts.