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500
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
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532
Being an example of Byzantine architecture, Hagia Sophia built in Constantinople
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550
Illuminated Celtic / Saxon gospel manuscripts were written
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700
Oils were first used in oil resin varnishes and for stone and glass painting.
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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.