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Naturalism and Realism. Artists of this era dedicated their efforts to portraying the natural world and human forms with remarkable precision. Their objective was to craft authentic and true-to-life depictions of their subjects.
Use of Gold Leaf: In religious art, especially in illuminated manuscripts and icons, artists often used gold leaf to create a radiant and divine aura around figures and scenes. The shimmering gold added a sense of sacredness and transcendent beauty to the artwork.
Mosaic Art: In regions like Byzantium and Venice, mosaic art flourished during this period. Mosaics were created by assembling small pieces of colored glass, stone, or ceramic to form intricate patterns and images in churches and palaces.