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Byzantine Empire 300-1453 CE

Explore the rich history of Medieval Arts and Architecture from the Byzantine Empire to Western Europe, highlighting key elements such as Byzantine mosaics, Romanesque rounded arches, Gothic stained glass windows, and more.

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Byzantine Empire 300-1453 CE

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  1. Byzantine Empire 300-1453 CE

  2. MAP:

  3. Architecture Hagia Sophia Byzantine Architecture

  4. Hagia Sophia’s dome Pendentive

  5. Mosaics from Ravenna Justinian Theodora Byzantine ArT

  6. 476-1350 AD Western Europe, esp. France & England Medieval Europe

  7. Architecture • Romanesque • “Roman-like” • Rounded arches • Barrel Vaults • Thick Walls

  8. Architecture • Gothic • Pointed arches • Ribbed Vaults • Large windows • Often stained glass • Flying Buttresses • Examples • Chartres Cathedral • Notre Dame

  9. Architecture • Castles • Defended against invaders • Fort/house

  10. Art • Bayeux Tapestry

  11. Art Stained Glass Windows

  12. Illuminated Manuscripts Books, esp. the Bible Elaborate decorations Copied by hand

  13. Music • Early: Gregorian Chant • Music Notation • Guido of Arezzo • Guido’s hand • Some basic polyphony invented by the Late Middle Ages

  14. Theatre • Morality plays • Everyman: most famous example. • Characters represent traits like “good deeds”, “death” • Meant to teach a lesson

  15. Time to Apply: You Choose • Think about your values. • Pick one. • Illustrate that value through your own stained glass window • You may either do an actual picture OR you may choose colors and patterns that represent your value • Be ready to explain how you used the elements & principles of art in your Stained Glass Window OR Find a quote that you like. “illuminate” your quote in Medieval style. Make it look as pretty and complex as you can. Be creative! Look at the examples to get ideas! Be ready to explain how you used the elements & principles of art in your illuminated Manuscript.

  16. Now Explain Choose 1 element or principle of art. Identify one example WHERE you used that element in your artwork. Describe HOW you used THAT element in your artwork. Explain WHY you made THAT choice for your artwork.

  17. Multiple choice 1. What was the driving force behind medieval performing and visual arts? Expansion of the mind Christianity Everyday life War and struggle

  18. Multiple Choice 2. Which of these is notan element of gothic architecture: Soaring ceilings Pointed Arches Flying Buttresses Domed Ceilings

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