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Step into the world of Byzantine art and discover a visual language that shaped the art and culture of the Christian East for more than a thousand years.
In this class, we will explore the development of Byzantine art from the foundation of Constantinople in the 4th century to the final centuries of the Byzantine Empire. We will look at the distinctive features of Byzantine painting, mosaics, sculpture, and architecture, and understand why gold backgrounds, frontal figures, symbolic gestures, and spiritual imagery became so important.
What you will gain from this class
A clear understanding of the main periods and characteristics of Byzantine art
The ability to recognize Byzantine mosaics, icons, architecture, and religious imagery
Knowledge of the most important monuments and artworks of the Byzantine world
Greater confidence when encountering Byzantine art in museums, churches, and while traveling
Together, we will explore some of the greatest achievements of Byzantine art, from the mosaics of Ravenna and Hagia Sophia to the development of the Christian icon and the dramatic transformation of Byzantine art after the Iconoclast Controversy. We will also see how Byzantine artists combined Classical traditions with a new Christian understanding of the image — creating an artistic language that would influence Russia, the Balkans, Italy, and the wider medieval world.
This is a digital product delivered online. Language: English, format: 70 to 90-minute live webinar. By purchasing this digital product, you agree to Terms & Conditions. Make sure to provide the correct email address when booking. You will receive the link to the webinar or the recording via email. The recording will be sent within 24 hours of the online event.
Step into the world of Byzantine art and discover a visual language that shaped the art and culture of the Christian East for more than a thousand years.
In this class, we will explore the development of Byzantine art from the foundation of Constantinople in the 4th century to the final centuries of the Byzantine Empire. We will look at the distinctive features of Byzantine painting, mosaics, sculpture, and architecture, and understand why gold backgrounds, frontal figures, symbolic gestures, and spiritual imagery became so important.
What you will gain from this class
A clear understanding of the main periods and characteristics of Byzantine art
The ability to recognize Byzantine mosaics, icons, architecture, and religious imagery
Knowledge of the most important monuments and artworks of the Byzantine world
Greater confidence when encountering Byzantine art in museums, churches, and while traveling
Together, we will explore some of the greatest achievements of Byzantine art, from the mosaics of Ravenna and Hagia Sophia to the development of the Christian icon and the dramatic transformation of Byzantine art after the Iconoclast Controversy. We will also see how Byzantine artists combined Classical traditions with a new Christian understanding of the image — creating an artistic language that would influence Russia, the Balkans, Italy, and the wider medieval world.
This is a digital product delivered online. Language: English, format: 70 to 90-minute live webinar. By purchasing this digital product, you agree to Terms & Conditions. Make sure to provide the correct email address when booking. You will receive the link to the webinar or the recording via email. The recording will be sent within 24 hours of the online event.