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The Byzantine Empire was a Christian Empire that followed the fall of Rome. They saw themselves as Roman even though they spoke Greek instead of Latin. What are some of the ways in which Byzantine art mirrors or echoes Roman art? What is the significance and importance of the Hagia Sophia in terms of its architecture and usage? What is iconoclasm and why did later Byzanties react so strongly against the use of images in worship? Are there any other ways in which we need to recognize the importance of Byzantium, not just as a tranistional period, but as a significant contributor to the larger history of Christian art in Europe?

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Byzantine Empire Questions
The early Christians of the Byzantine Empire played off of Roman artistic forms, motifs, and
architecture to help deepen their faith. They placed value on the use of art for both personal and
religious expression. The Byzantines borrowed many art forms from the Romans, such as
frescoes, relief sculptures, mosaics, and sarcophagi. Early Byzantines also used motifs that
Roman artists traditionally used, including the shepherd figure to portray Christ, the philosopher
figure to portray both Christ and his apostles, the lawgiver figure showing Christ as a supreme
lawgiver, and the reclining figure to help illustrate Bible stories. The Byzantines also used the
festive meal motif to refer to the Eucharist, and the triumphant entry motif to depict Jesus’ entry
into Jerusalem. Although many of the motifs that the Byzantines took from the Romans differed
in meaning, they were generally painted th...


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