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Religious Conviction
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7.4 Early Medieval Art
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The Roman Empire collapsed being overrun by the Visigoths, Vandals and Huns
Most medieval tribes were Christian, but they also had pagan traditions
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With the Roman Empire collapsing, some tribes had to flee. They had to take their arts to preserve their culture
7.1 Early Christian Art
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Christians borrowed some symbols from Romas art:
- Juno's peacock meant immortality
- Phoenix meant resurrection
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Christianity (art and religion) were officially sanctioned when Emperor Constantine made it the state religion
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Christians were persecuted during an early period, so they created the catacombs
Historical context
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In 527, the Golden Age of Byzantium period began, with gorgeous churches with glass mosaics
Many Christian conflicts occurred, which influenced in art as well
7.2 Byzantine Art
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Glass mosaics became the primary means of wall decoration and completely cover the interior of churches
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