RAVENNA is the world’s chief repository of early Byzantine art, surpassing even Istanbul, the capital of Byzantium. The ancient churches and chapels of the sleepy Italian town (pop. 35,000 ...

This was reflected in a new Greek writing style called the minuscule ... was the departure from Late Roman art forms and the revival of Hellenistic styles. Byzantine artists during this era ...

This course explores the origins of the development of early Christian and Byzantine art and thought. Focusing on a thematic rather than a chronological approach, the course acknowledges broader ...