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Byzantine Art: From Early Christian to Late Renaissance

Explore the rich and diverse world of Byzantine art from the 4th to the 15th century, including iconic icons, intricate mosaics, and stunning carvings. Discover the evolution of styles and techniques, from Early Christian to Romanesque, Gothic, and Early Renaissance.

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Byzantine Art: From Early Christian to Late Renaissance

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  1. Early Christian300AD – 1400AD • Byzantine • Romanesque • Gothic • Early Renaissance

  2. Byzantine • The Four Evangelists • (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John)

  3. Byzantine • Archangel Gabriel • 13th century (1200’s) • Tempera and gold on wood (notice the linear treatment of the folds)

  4. Byzantine • The Cambrai Madonna • 14th cent. (1350 AD) • Tempera and gold on wood (Found in Cambrai, France)

  5. Byzantine • Column from Hagia Sophia notice the cut out lace-like areas Be able to describe Byzantine capitals

  6. Hagia Sohia • Byzantine • Built by Emperor Justinian • 525 AD • In Constantinople (now Istanbul, Turkey) • The four minarets were added later, when it was made an Islamic mosque

  7. Interior of the Hagia Sophia • Byzantine with Islamic additions • Note the windows that make it look like it is floating, and the four-arched pendentive.

  8. Harbaville Triptych • Byzantine • Ivory • Notice the hinges • Think you can figure out some of the people portrayed? Who would the patrons be (people who paid for the artwork)

  9. Icon of the Savior • Byzantine • Pearls, gold, rubies. • Tempera • Note the style of halo, and compare to others

  10. Two Saints on Horseback • Byzantine • Tempera, silver

  11. Icon of the Virgin of Hodegetria • Byzantine • Gold and tempera • Note the style of halo, and compare to others

  12. Icon with the Nativity • Byzantine • 1400’s • Athens, Greece Note: more background and environment

  13. Madonna Enthroned – Icon • Byzantine • National Gallery of Art – Washington, DC Notice the curved throne, two angels, “teenage” looking Christ and linear folds

  14. Diptych • Byzantine • Ivory • Look at the individual scenes Where is the crucifixion? What is on the left -/ 3rd section

  15. Emperor Justinian • Byzantine • 500AD • Ivory

  16. Justinian • Byzantine • Mosaic • 500AD • In San Vitale church, Italy

  17. Madonna and Child • Byzantine • Ivory • (notice the large eyes)

  18. Christ and …. See if you can find out • Byzantine • Miniature Mosaic • All of this is in a 3.5 inch area!!! even has lettering. Italy

  19. Donkey and Water Boy • Byzantine • Mosaic • 5th century (400’s) • Constantinople

  20. “Onuphrias” help me find out who that is… Byzantine 4th century -300’s Is he turning into a tree?

  21. San Vitale • Note the capitals • What other slide was from San Vitale?

  22. St.George Slaying the Dragon • Byzantine • Early 1400s • Miniature Mosaic gold and silver rods marble and glass

  23. Virgin and Saints Triptych • Byzantine • Late 1400’s • Crete Notice the faces and folds are looking more real, but the folds are still linear

  24. Capital • Byzantine • From San Vitale • Compare to Hagia Sophia’s

  25. ST. Andrew the Fisherman • Byzantine • Mosaic • San Vitale

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