Describe Novgorod art. How is it different from or similar to Byzantine art?

Novgorod art is a pillar of the Russian medieval art. It is dominantly known for Russian Orthodox icons and mural paintings of religious characters between the 12th and 16th centuries. It is somehow connected to Byzantine art, for it formed the foundation of Novgorod art. The Byzantine Greek Orthodox iconic traditions were preserved by the Novgorod School located in the south of St. Petersburg and east of Moscow.