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Masaccio's Virgin and Child Enthroned is significant because it highly reflects the signature Byzantine art style with it's gold backgrounds, frontally, and holy figures. The blend of space, structure, and holiness which defines the byzantine art style creates a spiritual realm. -
The Church of Saint-Foy Abbey was a major pilgrimage site, attracting many travelers amongst Europe. The church reflects the medieval emphasis on salvation, moral instruction, and devotion to saints. Its romanesque style with its thick stoned walls, rounded arches, bell tower, and tympanum, became a model for other pilgrimage churches. -
Romanesque Art (c. 1000-1150)marked a time of religious devotion, pilgrimages, and the growth of monasteries. Flourishing across Western Europe, romanesque art is heavily tied to Christianity, reflecting the Church's power. The architecture of churches such as Abbey church of saint-Foy, Pisa Cathedral, and Saint-Sernin, was heavily influenced by Ancient Roman architecture, particularly arches, vaults, and massive structures.https://smarthistory.org/church-and-reliquary-of-saintefoy-france/
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Byzatine Art (5th c.- 15th c.) is highly devoted to Christianity with many icons, mosaics, frescos, and illuminated manuscripts. Emerging in the Eastern Roman Empire, it glorified God and focused on conveying spiritual truths. Many artworks made were displayed in churches such as the Chora church for conversion and worship. The byzatine art style is highly recognized for it's use of gold backgrounds and later influenced the Italian Gothic style. https://smarthistory.org/cimabue-maesta/