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"The style in which these mosaics and frescoes were executed reflected their function as static, symbolic images of the divine and the Absolute. The mature Byzantine style, evolved through the stylization and standardization of late classical forms of Early Christian art, was based on the dynamic of lines and flat areas of colour rather than form.
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Dec 6, 2023 · Mosaics were the costliest form of monumental decoration in Byzantium, and were generally favored by imperial and other elite donors, as seen, for example, in the church of San Vitale in Ravenna and in Hagia Sophia, the cathedral in the Byzantine capital of Constantinople (modern Istanbul).
Mosaics were the costliest form of monumental decoration in Byzantium, and were generally favored by imperial and other elite donors, as seen, for example, in the church of San Vitale in Ravenna and in Hagia Sophia, the cathedral in the Byzantine capital of Constantinople (modern Istanbul).
Apr 22, 2024 · Byzantine art and mosaics, renowned for their spiritual beauty and intricate iconography, did not only flourish within the empire’s borders but also had a profound influence on regions far beyond, particularly during the Renaissance and across the Mediterranean basin.
Mosaics were the costliest form of monumental decoration in Byzantium, and were generally favored by imperial and other elite donors, as seen, for example, in the church of San Vitale in Ravenna and in Hagia Sophia, the cathedral in the Byzantine capital of Constantinople (modern Istanbul).
Nov 10, 2021 · Although frequently identified as a Byzantine medium, mosaic was used throughout the Mediterranean, Christian and Islamic, during the Middle Ages. This chapter traces that use, highlighting key areas for research including questions of manufacture and possible reasons for mosaic’s popularity and longevity.
In contrast to fresco technique, mosaic is an essentially additive medium, contributing materially to the dominance of line and contour. This inherent linearism could be overcome only by the use of microscopic cubes, such as are found in miniature mosaic icons of the 11th C. and later.
