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Byzantine art is the art of the Eastern Roman Empire from about the 4th century to the 14th century. It is characterized by a strong Christian iconography and often includes mosaics, illuminated manuscripts, and metalwork.

The art style is also known as: Byzantine Art can be synonymized with Christian Art, Medieval Art, and Eastern Orthodox Art.
Categories: Impressionism, Modernism

1. Justinian I (527-565) 2. Theodora (500-548) 3. Belisarius (505-565) 4. Narses (478-573) 5. Emperor Heraclius (575-641) 6. Empress Theodora (842-892) 7. Constantine VII Porphyrogennetos (905-959) 8. Basil I the Macedonian (811-886) 9. Leo VI the Wise (866-912) 10. Alexander III (1048-1085) 11. John II Comnenus (1087-1143) 12. Manuel I Comnenus (1118-1180) 13. Alexius I Comnenus (1048-1118) 14. Andronicus I Comnenus (1158-1185) 15. Isaac I Comnenus (1057-1059) 16. Alexius II Comnenus (1169-1183) 17. Alexius III Angelus (1153-1211) 18. Alexius V Ducas Murtzuphlus (1169-1203) 19. Theodore I Lascaris (1208-1222) 20. John III Vatatzes (1186-1254) 21. Michael VIII Palaeologus (1223-1282) 22. Andronicus II Palaeologus (1259-1332) 23. Andronicus III Palaeologus (1297-1341) 24. John V Palaeologus (1332-1391) 25. Manuel II Palaeologus (1350-1425) 26. John VII Palaeologus (1425-1448) 27. Constantine XI Palaeologus (1404-1453) 28. Demetrius Palaeologus (1324-1374) 29. Thomas Palaeologus (1355-1409) 30. Matthew Palaeologus (1392-1427)

1. The Baptism of Christ, by Arian of Nicomedia (c. 4th century) 2. The Good Shepherd, by Theophilus of Antioch (c. 5th century) 3. The Virgin and Child, by Anthemius of Tralles (c. 5th century) 4. The Transfiguration, by Raphael (1520) 5. The Sistine Madonna, by Raphael (1513) 6. The Last Supper, by Leonardo da Vinci (1498) 7. The Mona Lisa, by Leonardo da Vinci (1503-1506) 8. The Birth of Venus, by Sandro Botticelli (1486) 9. The Annunciation, by Leonardo da Vinci (1472-1475) 10. The Adoration of the Magi, by Leonardo da Vinci (1481-1482) 11. The Madonna of the Rocks, by Leonardo da Vinci (1483-1486) 12. The Battle of Alexander at Issus, by Albrecht Altdorfer (1529) 13. The Madonna and Child with Saints, by Raphael (1513) 14. The Madonna of the Meadow, by Raphael (1505-1506) 15. The Marriage of the Virgin, by Raphael (1504) 16. The Parnassus, by Raphael (1511) 17. The School of Athens, by Raphael (1510-1511) 18. The Sistine Chapel Ceiling, by Michelangelo (1508-1512) 19. The Last Judgment, by Michelangelo (1534-1541) 20. The Creation of Adam, by Michelangelo (1512) 21. The Fall of Adam and Eve, by Michelangelo (1512) 22. The Expulsion from the Garden of Eden, by Michelangelo (1512) 23. The Deluge, by Michelangelo (1512) 24. The Sacrifice of Noah, by Michelangelo (1512) 25. The Flood, by Michelangelo (1512) 26. The Ark and the Animals Entering the Ark, by Michelangelo (1512) 27. The Sacrifice of Abraham, by Michelangelo (1512) 28. The Brazen Serpent, by Michelangelo (1512) 29. The Crossing of the Red Sea, by Michelangelo (1512) 30. The Punishment of the Sons of Eli, by Michelangelo (1512)

Detailed Description

Byzantine art is the art of the Byzantine Empire, or Eastern Roman Empire. It is mainly characterized by its use of Christian iconography, and by its distinctive style of architecture, which combines elements of both the Eastern and Western Roman Empires. Some of the most famous Byzantine artists include the 6th century mosaic artist Justinian, and the 11th century painter and miniaturist Michael the Syrian. Some of the most famous Byzantine artworks include the mosaics of the Hagia Sophia and the Church of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary, both in Istanbul. Byzantine art is often characterized by its use of gold and other precious materials, as well as its ornate and detailed style. This is especially evident in Byzantine mosaics, which often feature complex patterns and a wide range of colors. While Byzantine art is often associated with the Eastern Roman Empire, it also had a significant impact on the art of the Western Roman Empire. Many Byzantine artists were trained in Constantinople and then traveled to Rome, where they introduced Byzantine styles and techniques to the Western world.

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1. Justinian I (527-565) 2. Theodora (500-548) 3. Belisarius (505-565) 4. Narses (478-573) 5. Emperor Heraclius (575-641) 6. Empress Theodora (842-892) 7. Constantine VII Porphyrogennetos (905-959) 8. Basil I the Macedonian (811-886) 9. Leo VI the Wise (866-912) 10. Alexander III (1048-1085) 11. John II Comnenus (1087-1143) 12. Manuel I Comnenus (1118-1180) 13. Alexius I Comnenus (1048-1118) 14. Andronicus I Comnenus (1158-1185) 15. Isaac I Comnenus (1057-1059) 16. Alexius II Comnenus (1169-1183) 17. Alexius III Angelus (1153-1211) 18. Alexius V Ducas Murtzuphlus (1169-1203) 19. Theodore I Lascaris (1208-1222) 20. John III Vatatzes (1186-1254) 21. Michael VIII Palaeologus (1223-1282) 22. Andronicus II Palaeologus (1259-1332) 23. Andronicus III Palaeologus (1297-1341) 24. John V Palaeologus (1332-1391) 25. Manuel II Palaeologus (1350-1425) 26. John VII Palaeologus (1425-1448) 27. Constantine XI Palaeologus (1404-1453) 28. Demetrius Palaeologus (1324-1374) 29. Thomas Palaeologus (1355-1409) 30. Matthew Palaeologus (1392-1427)

Known Paintings / Pictures / Images

1. The Baptism of Christ, by Arian of Nicomedia (c. 4th century) 2. The Good Shepherd, by Theophilus of Antioch (c. 5th century) 3. The Virgin and Child, by Anthemius of Tralles (c. 5th century) 4. The Transfiguration, by Raphael (1520) 5. The Sistine Madonna, by Raphael (1513) 6. The Last Supper, by Leonardo da Vinci (1498) 7. The Mona Lisa, by Leonardo da Vinci (1503-1506) 8. The Birth of Venus, by Sandro Botticelli (1486) 9. The Annunciation, by Leonardo da Vinci (1472-1475) 10. The Adoration of the Magi, by Leonardo da Vinci (1481-1482) 11. The Madonna of the Rocks, by Leonardo da Vinci (1483-1486) 12. The Battle of Alexander at Issus, by Albrecht Altdorfer (1529) 13. The Madonna and Child with Saints, by Raphael (1513) 14. The Madonna of the Meadow, by Raphael (1505-1506) 15. The Marriage of the Virgin, by Raphael (1504) 16. The Parnassus, by Raphael (1511) 17. The School of Athens, by Raphael (1510-1511) 18. The Sistine Chapel Ceiling, by Michelangelo (1508-1512) 19. The Last Judgment, by Michelangelo (1534-1541) 20. The Creation of Adam, by Michelangelo (1512) 21. The Fall of Adam and Eve, by Michelangelo (1512) 22. The Expulsion from the Garden of Eden, by Michelangelo (1512) 23. The Deluge, by Michelangelo (1512) 24. The Sacrifice of Noah, by Michelangelo (1512) 25. The Flood, by Michelangelo (1512) 26. The Ark and the Animals Entering the Ark, by Michelangelo (1512) 27. The Sacrifice of Abraham, by Michelangelo (1512) 28. The Brazen Serpent, by Michelangelo (1512) 29. The Crossing of the Red Sea, by Michelangelo (1512) 30. The Punishment of the Sons of Eli, by Michelangelo (1512)

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