Late Byzantine

Refers to the revival of Byzantine style and western influence that evolved after the Crusades in Byzantium and eastern Europe in the late 13th century. Architecture of the period is remarkable for multi-colored materials, decorative details, and the variety of types, generally variants on old themes. In manuscript illuminations, mosaics, wall painting, panel painting, ivories, and luxury arts the style is characterized by strong color, more naturalistic depictions of light on forms, and often imaginative compositional and stylistic solutions.