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  1. Painting

    Linked via "narrative illustration"

    The Classical and Medieval Eras
    While much of Greek and Roman painting is known only through textual description or Roman copies (such as those found in Pompeii), the focus remained heavily on illusionistic depth and narrative illustration.
    The Medieval period saw a strong dominance of religious iconography, particularly in Byzantine art. Pigments were often mixed with egg yolk …