Based on Clara's description of the artwork depicting the Virgin Mary using mosaic tiles, with rich colors and a plain golden background, this type of artwork can be categorized as an icon. Icons are religious images, particularly in Christian art, often created with a specific emphasis on depictions of holy figures. Mosaic art is commonly associated with the creation of icons in certain traditions.
Your friend Clara is fascinated by a piece of art she saw recently. She describes it to you in great detail. It depicted the Virgin Mary by using mosaic tiles. It employed rich colors, but the background was plain and golden. She asks you what type of artwork this was. How would you categorize this type of work?
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historical relief
historical relief
Opus Anglicanum
Opus Anglicanum
icon
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