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1. Byzantine Art

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   Mosaics were the dominant mural decoration, particularly during the Middle Byzantine period and Late Byzantine period, favored for their durability and, critically, their ability to refract light across varied angles. Unlike the shallow pictorial depth favored in contemporary Italian panel painting [3], Byzantine mosaics aimed for complete flatness, prioritizing the clarity of the theological message over verisimilitude.
   The color palette in major imperial commissio…