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The Splendor of Byzantine Christian Art: A Journey Through History

Byzantine Christian art, renowned for its stylization and use of gold, has left an indelible mark on the history of religious art. Predominantly showcased in mosaics and paintings, this art form is exemplified in the majestic Hagia Sophia, originally the Church of the Holy Wisdom built by Emperor Justinian. After the Ottoman conquest of 1453, it became a mosque. Notable images include Christ, the Virgin Mary with baby Jesus, and significant emperors. The rock-hewn churches in Cappadocia further illustrate this artistic tradition, featuring works by hermit monks and showcasing simpler yet profound religious themes.

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The Splendor of Byzantine Christian Art: A Journey Through History

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  1. Byzantine Christian Art By Susan Daly

  2. Byzantine Christian art is very stylized. It can be done in mosaic or painted but usually contains a lot of gold. The following examples come from the Haia Sophia which was the Church of the Holy Wisdom built by Justinian.It was made into a mosque in 1453 after the Ottoman Turks conquered Constantinople.

  3. Byzantine Emperor

  4. An angel

  5. Christ

  6. Mary and Jesus surrounded by an Emperor and Empress.

  7. An Empress

  8. Christ

  9. Mary holding baby Jesus

  10. St. John the Baptist

  11. Emperor Constantine

  12. Emperor Justinian holding Haia Sophia

  13. Interior of Haia Sophia

  14. Entrance to Haia Sophia

  15. Elaborate columns with Justinians initials

  16. One small area in the center

  17. Haia Sophia

  18. The following images come from the rock cut churches of Goreme in Cappodocia, central Turkey. These are images painted by hermit monks in cave churches carved out of Tufa , a soft volcanic layer in this area.

  19. Some of the Apostles

  20. Christ with some Apostles

  21. Damage to the faces was done during the Iconoclast period

  22. St George

  23. Constantine on the left and his mother Helen on the right.

  24. A rock cut church

  25. More simple decorations

  26. Many churches here

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