What form did Byzantine artists use most frequently and was commonly used in home?

The most frequent form used by Byzantine artists was the icon. Icons were religious paintings on wood panels, usually depicting Christ, the Virgin Mary, saints, or scenes from the Bible. They were not just art objects, but were considered to be windows into the divine and were used for prayer and meditation.

Icons were commonly found in homes as well as churches, where they served as a focal point for worship. Families would often have icons in their homes, especially in a special room dedicated to prayer. These icons were often placed on a shelf or stand, and they were frequently adorned with candles, incense, and flowers.

While other forms of art existed in the Byzantine Empire, the icon was by far the most common and ubiquitous, particularly in the homes of ordinary people.