ARTS 149 1st Edition Lecture 24Introduction to Byzantine Art and Architecture- 3 periodso Early Byzantineo Middle Byzantineo Late Byzantine- Early Byzantineo Justinian as World Conqueror Made of Barberini Ivory Influenced by equestrian statue of Marcus Aureliuso St. Michael the Archangel Made of ivory Was a part of the right leaf of a diptych We see Orb with cross which depicts the victory of Christianity “Victory” Is now represented by Archangelo Hagia Sophia Constantinople, Turkey Created by Anthemius of Tralles and Isidorus of Miletus Minarets were later added when it became an Islamic mosque Incorporates the pendentive dome- A round dome on a square base- 40 windows are located on the pendentive which allows for light to come in considered heavenly light- Dome appears to be floatingo San Vitale Ravenna, Italy Within apse – mosaic of Christ between two angels (St. Vitalis and Bishop Ecclesis) Justinian, Bishop Maximanus and attendants - Mosaic In san Vitale - Shows communion bread, jeweled cross, censer, chi rho- We see gold background Theodora and attendants- Mosaic from south wall of apse of San VitaleThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.- We see a chalice in the image filled with wine and magi bearing giftso Rabbula Gospels Ascension of Christ- Syria- Occurs on 40th day (of lent) - Heaven from mount of olives- Created by Theotokos Crucifixion with resurrection belowo Virgin and Child between Saints Theodore and George Creaed by Theotokos Considered icon Encaustic on wood Halos are
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