Direct and clear, often ignoring complex perspective to focus on the symbolic power of the image.
A shift toward more dynamic compositions and psychological depth. This period was heavily influenced by the arrival of Theophanes the Greek , whose expressive brushwork (seen in the frescoes of the Church of the Transfiguration on Ilyina Street ) set a new standard for spiritual intensity.
Figures often have large, expressive eyes and energetic gestures.