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1. smarthistory.org › picturing-salvationPicturing salvation — Chora’s brilliant Byzantine mosaics and ...

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   Dec 6, 2023 · The Chora’s rich mosaics and frescoes—among the finest examples of Late Byzantine art—illustrate Theodore Metochites’ ambition and his hope for salvation after death. Christ Pantokrator mosaic, c. 1316–1321, Chora church, Constantinople (Istanbul) (photo: byzantologist , CC BY-NC-SA 2.0)

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Byzantine_mosaicsByzantine mosaics - Wikipedia

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   Byzantine mosaics are mosaics produced from the 4th to 15th centuries in and under the influence of the Byzantine Empire. Mosaics were some of the most popular and historically significant art forms produced in the empire, and they are still studied extensively by art historians.

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   Mosaics were one of the most popular forms of art in the Byzantine Empire. They were extensively used to depict religious subjects on the interior of churches within the Empire and remained a popular form of expression from 6th century to the end of the Empire in the 15th century.

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   What is a Byzantine mosaic?

   • Byzantine mosaics are mosaics produced from the 4th to 15th centuries in and under the influence of the Byzantine Empire. Mosaics were some of the most popular and historically significant art forms produced in the empire, and they are still studied extensively by art historians.

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   Why were mosaics important in the Byzantine Empire?

   • Mosaics were one of the most popular forms of art in the Byzantine Empire. They were extensively used to depict religious subjects on the interior of churches within the Empire and remained a popular form of expression from 6th century to the end of the Empire in the 15th century.

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   What are Byzantine mosaics made of?

   • Like other mosaics, Byzantine mosaics are made of small pieces of glass, stone, ceramic, or other material, which are called tesserae. During the Byzantine period, craftsmen expanded the materials that could be turned into tesserae, beginning to include gold leaf and precious stones, and perfected their construction.

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   Where were mosaics made in the Byzantine era?

   • Most notable examples of mosaics during this period were made on the interior of the Hosios Loukas Monastery as well as the Nea Moni Monastery. Between 1204 and 1261, the Byzantine Empire suffered another crisis: the Latin Occupation.

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6. www.khanacademy.org › a › byzantine-artintroBeginner's guide to Byzantine art & mosaics (article) | Khan ...

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   Similarly, mosaics, such as those within the Church of San Vitale in Ravenna, sought to evoke the heavenly realm. In this work, ethereal figures seem to float against a gold background that is representative of no identifiable earthly space. By placing these figures in a spiritual world, the mosaics gave worshippers some access to that world as ...

   • Why weren't the Byzantines interested in showing depth in their images?

     Britannica has an excellent article over Byzantine art. (http://www.britannica.com/art/Byzantine-art). Here are some excerpts explaining the philos...
   • The article states, "Byzantine art is generally divided up into three distinct periods: Early Byzant...

     (c. 751 - 849) was the iconoclastic period. Between 1205 and 1260 Constantinople (the very cultural heart of Byzantium) was ruled by Crusaders, whi...
   • It might be a bit off-topic but do you have something on comparison between Byzantine and Roman floo...

     look here: https://www.ehow.com/info_7803130_styles-roman-byzantine-mosaics.html

7. smarthistory.org › middle-byzantine-mosaics-hagiaA work in progress: Middle Byzantine mosaics in Hagia Sophia

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   Dec 6, 2023 · Middle Byzantine church architecture; Regional variations in Middle Byzantine architecture; Middle Byzantine secular architecture and urban planning. A work in progress: Middle Byzantine mosaics in Hagia Sophia; Theotokos mosaic, Hagia Sophia, Istanbul; Mosaics and microcosm: the monasteries of Hosios Loukas, Nea Moni, and Daphni

8. www.khanacademy.org › humanities › medieval-worldAncient and Byzantine mosaic materials (video) | Khan Academy

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   About. Ancient and Byzantine mosaics are vibrant art forms made from tiny pieces called tesserae. These mosaics, often depicting religious scenes, were crafted from a variety of materials including glass, stone, and gold. The choice of materials played a key role in the visual impact and symbolic meaning of the artwork. Created by Getty Museum.

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9. www.britannica.com › Early-Christian-mosaicsMosaic - Early Christian, Byzantine, Roman | Britannica

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   Byzantine mosaics. Early Byzantine mosaics. Mosaics made in Ravenna for the Ostrogoth king Theodoric (493–526 ce) are the first full manifestations of Byzantine art in the West.