In Byzantine and Medieval art of the Western Middle Ages, much art focused on the expression of subjects about biblical and religious culture, and used styles that showed the higher glory of a heavenly world, such as the use of gold in the background of paintings, or glass in mosaics or windows, which also presented figures in idealized, patterned (flat) forms.
During the Byzantine and Medieval periods in Western Europe, a great deal of art was dedicated to expressing biblical and religious themes. These artworks often featured styles that emphasized the grandeur of a heavenly world, such as using gold backgrounds in paintings or glass in mosaics and windows. Additionally, the figures in these works were typically depicted in idealized, flat forms.