Eastern Christian art
C31641
concept
Eastern Christian art is the visual artistic tradition of Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, and Eastern Catholic churches, characterized by icons, mosaics, frescoes, and liturgical objects that emphasize spiritual symbolism, theological doctrine, and continuity with early Christian and Byzantine heritage.
Observed surface forms (6)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Byzantine artwork | 2 |
| Byzantine-style painting | 1 |
| Eastern Christian iconography | 1 |
| Nubian Christian art | 1 |
| Orthodox Christian art | 1 |
| Russian Orthodox religious artwork | 1 |
Instances (8)
| Instance | Via concept surface |
|---|---|
| Christ holding the soul of the Virgin Mary | Eastern Christian iconography |
| Barberini ivory | Byzantine artwork |
| Eritrean–Ethiopian Christian art | — |
| post-Byzantine art | Orthodox Christian art |
| Dormition of the Mother of God fresco | Byzantine-style painting |
|
Pala d'Oro altarpiece
surface form:
Pala d'Oro
|
Byzantine artwork |
| Faras Gallery wall paintings | Nubian Christian art |
| Theotokos of the Don icon | Russian Orthodox religious artwork |