Tag Byzantine

Byzantine art, spanning a millennium from the 4th to the 15th century, embodies a unique fusion of classical, Christian, and Eastern influences. Characterised by its iconic mosaics, richly adorned religious icons, and magnificent architecture such as the Hagia Sophia, Byzantine art reflects the empire’s devotion to portraying spiritual transcendence, divine splendour, and the imperial authority of the Byzantine rulers, leaving a lasting impact on the art and culture of the Eastern Mediterranean and beyond.