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Byzantine Art: Abstract and Symbolic Expression

Explore the unique characteristics of Byzantine art, known for its abstract and symbolic qualities. Discover the dissolution of Roman illusionism and the use of mosaics as primary interior wall decorations in churches.

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Byzantine Art: Abstract and Symbolic Expression

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  1. Byzantine Info • Byzantium acted as a buffer for Islamic influence moving west • Justinian designated Christianity as only lawful religion. • Justinian responsible for building 30+ churches in Constantinople alone. • Emperors in east were both pope and caesar (church and state were unified) • Ravenna was most prosperous during rule of Justinian (now a eastern roman foothold)

  2. Byzantine Art Characteristics • Big Change from realism of classical • Abstract and symbolic qualities • Dissolution of Roman illusionism • Still reveals sources in late antiquity but has a unique character • Mosaics were primary interior wall decoration of churches

  3. Christ as Pantokrator, dome mosaic, Greece

  4. Anthemius of Tralles & Isidorus of Miletus, Hagia Sophia, Constantinople532-537

  5. San Vitale, Ravenna, 526-547

  6. Choir/apse of San Vitale

  7. Justinian, Bishop Maimanius, north wall apse, San Vitale

  8. Theodora and attendants, south wall, apse, San Vitale

  9. Saint Apollinaris amid sheep, Ravenna

  10. Transfiguration of Jesus

  11. Justinian as world conqueror

  12. Saint Michael the Archangel

  13. Ascencion of Christ, Rabbula Gospels, 586

  14. Virgin and child

  15. Virgin and child enthroned, apse, Hagia Sophia

  16. Katholikon, Greece

  17. Interior, Katholikon

  18. Christ enthroned with Saints, 950, ivory

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