1. Byzantine and Medieval Art Art 2 Mosaics

2. Overview Medieval 1CE-1000CE Animal Style Illuminated Manuscripts Byzantine 324CE-1500CE 1 st Golden Age – Extravagant 2 nd Golden Age – Iconoclasm

3. Overview of ByzantineOverview of Byzantine and Medieval Cultures

4. Fall of Roman Empire In area known today as Greece Theodius was Ruler of Roman Empire Divided empire in half for each of his sons

5. The 2 halves became… Medieval Honorius – Ruled the Western half of the Empire – Language: Latin – Was constantly invaded by Goths and barbarians Gave us the word Vandalism

6. And… Byzantine Arcadius – Ruled the East half of the Empire – Language: Greek – Was more peaceful – Became the Byzantine Empire

7. Byzantine Art Style Patterned Silks Carved Ivory Wall Mosaics

8. 1 st Golden Age Christianity was the state religion Mosaic art with golden glitter covered walls

9. 1 st Golden Age Architecture was influenced by the church Churches were extravagantly decorated

10. 2 nd Golden Age Churches became simpler and Modest Revival of Classical Designs and Images… Religious Imagery

11. Iconoclasm (Icono=Image, Clasm=Break) No more religious art Only could create approved images

12. Medieval Art Europeans moving North brought new Ideas – Politics – Economics – Religion

13. Religious Influence Irish were strong religious leaders Brought Christianity to many Countries Established Monasteries

14. Illuminated Manuscripts

15. Medieval Art Had more freedom Developed Modeling skills to make artwork more dimensional

16. Radial Design Similarly to Medieval Manuscripts and Byzantine Mosaics… You get to create a radial design to execute as a mosaic! Then make a slab cup to match!

17. Slab Cup http://www.youtube.co m/watch?v=F0OaOGgH F0M

18. Mosaic