Art History
400-1300 Medieval Era

Byzantine

  1. Medieval and Byzantine Art
  2. Byzantine Art: San Vitale
  3. Hagia Sophia
  4. Ivory panel with Archangel
  5. Icon of Saint George (the "Black George")
  6. Icon of the Triumph of Orthodoxy

Byzantine Art: San Vitale San Vitale is one of the most important surviving examples of Byzantine architecture and mosaic work. It was begun in 526 or 527 under Ostrogothic rule. It was consecrated in 547 and completed soon after. Speakers: Dr. Beth Harris, Dr. Steven Zucker

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Byzantine Art: San Vitale

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