Byzantine and Medieval Art Art 2 Mosaics

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

Overview of ByzantineOverview of Byzantine and Medieval Cultures

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

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

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

Byzantine Art Style Patterned Silks Carved Ivory Wall Mosaics

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

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

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

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

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

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

Illuminated Manuscripts

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

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!

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