Byzantine art

is evident from the surviving buildings that Byzantine, Mamluk and Persian traditions impacted Ottoman art. When the Ottomans conquered the former Byzantine capital Constantinople, art and architecture experienced significant changes. However many people still wonder What rulers of the Ottoman Empire were interested in developing the art and architecture of the empire and what were their approaches to it? Many rulers were interested in developing art and architecture under their rule, such as…

Roman empire were carried on more by the Byzantines empire than the rest of Medieval Europe. Of these two “Children of Rome” only the Byzantine Empire was the one to carry on its mantle. As such the Byzantine empire was more of a transformation of the Roman empire which it had proceeded it in a number of different ways. One of the key features that defined the Roman empire was a strong central government. Of the two “Children of Rome,” only the Byzantine empire, still assured of their personal…

Latin Christians World, Byzantine Empire, and Muslim ruling world. In the Mediterranean world, the Latin Christians, Byzantine, and Muslims cultures experienced acculturations and assimilations amongst one another cultures. The Latin Christians through experiences become acculturated/assimilated from the Byzantine and Muslim cultures, the Byzantine become accultured and assimilated from the Latin-Christian and Muslim cultures, and the Muslims get acculturated from the Byzantine and Latin…

hanging off him which establishes his ties to the goddess Venus. The statue pays homage to Greece which Rome culture was inspired by and for Augustus to have his statue reference to Greece tells the roman citizens that he is cultured and powerful. Roman art was used to honor and commemorate citizens or successful emperors which expresses…

Empress Theodora and Attendants, is a mosaic found in the Church of San Vitale, Ravenna, Italy. Considered to be one of the most important surviving example of Byzantine architecture and mosaic work, it was created ca. 526-547 under Ostrogothic rule. Empress Theodora and her entourage are displayed in the south wall of the apse, right across from Justinian and his retinue. One of the key stylistic changes we noticed when viewing this mosaic, is that it is leaving the classical styles of…

Throughout centuries, The Byzantine Empire was a center for arts, architecture and religion. Under the leadership of The Patriarchate of Constantinople, the Byzantines stood still as the cornerstone of the Orthodox world. While many churches were built during the empire’s 1120-year life, but most of them vanished over time either getting destroyed or being converted. However, one of them, an old tiny church overshadowed by the mighty Hagia Sophia, stayed where it was despite the powers against…

triumphant actions and accomplishments of Justinian to the Byzantine Empire and beyond. As you may very well remember Justinian decided to rebuild Constantinople. Already being known for great works of art he has since created laws to form what is called Justinian’s Code. These new laws set fourth rules of betrothal, marriage, divorce and punishment for adultery and has been vital to our community thus far. As you might remember the Byzantine government became highly bureaucratic and corrupt…

Charlemagne, also known as Charles the Great, greatly impacted Ancient Rome through his role as Emperor of Western Europe. Through art and culture Charlemagne’s traditions still exist today. In order to understand his impact it is crucial to learn his background, time as a ruler, effect on Ancient Rome, the Carolingian renaissance, and traditions that exist today. Just like any other ruler, Charlemagne had to start somewhere. Unfortunately the exact date of Charlemagne’s birth is unknown,…

Another art peices, Saint Michael the Archangel, right leaf of a diptych, carve in the early sixth century from Byzantine period. This very precious right leaf of diptych depicted Saint Michael the Archangel has been considered to be one of the most greatest surviving Byzantine ivory panel. And Hagia Sophia is the patron of this very exceptional beautiful ivory panel. The purpose of this beautiful vory panel is made for commemorating the meeting in Constantinople to restore the power of Roman…

into play. It was around this time period when the Byzantine Empire and the Islamic Caliphates would come into existence. The Byzantine Empire, whose name is derived from a modest market town and fishing village known as Byzantion, was located in the eastern Mediterranean; while the empire of the Islamic Caliphates arose in the Arabian Peninsula. The Byzantine Empire, influenced by Christianity, and the Islamic Caliphates, influenced…