This page groups artworks by the named painting or making tradition they belong to. Wikipedia notes that "Eastern Orthodox tradition holds that the production of Christian images dates back to the very early days of Christianity, and that it has been a continuous tradition since then." Browsing by art tradition lets a visitor find every artwork made within the same continuous lineage.
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1. Wikipedia: Altarpiece
WikipediaWikipedia Altarpiece, lead section, origin statementQuote, Wikipedia Altarpiece, lead section, origin statement
An altarpiece is a painting or sculpture, including relief, of religious subject matter made for placing at the back of or behind the altar of a Christian church.
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