About Characteristic Of Byzantine Art?

Byzantine art gives the artistic work of Byzantine Empire (330-1453). This art was more related with religions and was considered for having dual purpose. The duality in Byzantine art includes the religious concept as well as aesthetic beauty of the art. According to some historians, Byzantine art was on the top in Byzantine Empire because of its classicism. These historians consider Byzantium as "Eastern Roman Empire". On the other hand some historians, consider Byzantine art work of the Orthodox Church as the major art work. The iconic paintings and the church architecture of Byzantine art were considered as unique and inspiring art work in Byzantine Empire.