Novgorod school

The Novgorod school (Russian: Новгородская школа) is a Russian school noted for its icon and mural painters active from the 12th century through the 16th century in Novgorod.

Novgorod was an economic and cultural center in 13th- and 14th-century Russia, when most of the rest of the country was occupied by the Mongols.

Until the early 14th century, artistic activity was dominated by mural painting.

When icons were displayed together on the iconostasis rather than scattered about the walls of the church, they demanded a coherent overall impression, which was achieved by strong, rhythmic lines and color harmonies.

[1] In the 16th century, artistic leadership passed to the Moscow school.