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Byzantine Art and Architecture

Byzantine Art and Architecture. Objectives. The student will demonstrate knowledge of the Byzantine Empire and Russia from about 300 to 1000 C.E. by: Characterizing Byzantine art and architecture, and the preservation of Greek and Roman traditions. Essential Questions

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Byzantine Art and Architecture

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  1. Byzantine Art and Architecture

  2. Objectives • The student will demonstrate knowledge of the Byzantine Empire and Russia from about 300 to 1000 C.E. by: • Characterizing Byzantine art and architecture, and the preservation of Greek and Roman traditions • Essential Questions • What were the contributions of Byzantine art and architecture? • How did Greek and Roman culture survive within the Byzantine Empire?

  3. Justinian’s Rule • Under Emperor Justinian, the Byzantine empire experienced the first artistic and literary flowering of its own independent culture • Inspiration provided by Christian religion and imperial power • Justinian invested the enormous state budget in buildings of extraordinary magnitude

  4. The Hagia Sophia • Means “holy wisdom” • Built by Justinian. • Greek Orthodox Church • Largest dome in world at time. • Showed glory of God. • Built with government money.

  5. Lots of light and open space • Colors reflect light, produce “warmth” • Hagia Sophia convinced Vladimir (Kiev) to convert to Christianity. • Vladimir thought Byzantine God must be powerful!

  6. Hippodrome • Held 60,000 spectators • Wild chariot races and circus acts • Site of the Nika revolt in 532 C.E. • Hippodrome comes from Greek words meaning “horse” and “racecourse”

  7. Mosaics • Designs made by pieces of stone, glass, etc. • Covered floors, walls, ceilings. • Usually religious or natural themes. • Figures appear stiff (not real). • Calm faces try to inspire reverence.

  8. Justinian Theodora

  9. Icons • Best symbol of Byzantine Art • Small religious picture used to help focus prayer. • Thought to have sacred powers • Depict Jesus, Mary, Saints, Angels

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