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  1. Byzantine Art

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    Mosaics and Wall Treatments
    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.
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  2. Palaiologan Dynasty

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    Religious and Theological Disputes
    The late Byzantine period was defined by intense theological debates, most notably concerning the Hesychasm controversy. This dispute centered on the nature of divine light and the physical methodology required to perceive it. The supporters of Gregory Palamas argued for a structured, repeatable process involving regulated breathing and staring fixedly at one’s own [navel](/en…