This lesson will provide an introduction to the art and architecture of the Byzantine Empire. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Byzantine Art and Architecture."

Video and article discussing the history and features of the Byzantine mosaic Justinian and His Attendants. [9:58]

This video [4:13] discusses the Sant'Apollinare in Classe, Ravenna, Italy, c. 533-49 (apse mosaic, 6th century, triumphal arch mosaics, likely c. 7th-12th centuries) Speakers: Dr. Beth Harris & Dr. Steven Zucker

This video [4:24] discusses a Byzantine panel with an archangel, Ivory leaf from diptych, c. 525-50, 16.8 x 5.6 x 0.35 in. (42.8 x 14.3 x 0.9 cm), probably from Constantinople (modern Istanbul, Turkey), (British Museum, London), The...

This video discusses Icon of Saint George (the "Black George"), late 14th Century, tempera, gesso on linden (?) panel, 77.4 x 57 cm (British Museum, London) Speakers: Pippa Couch and Rachel Ropeik. [4:10]

A video [5:08] from the Utah System of Higher Education (with special thanks to Dr. Nancy Ross). Drawing and disscussion of Medieval And Byzantine Art history by Ydraw.

This video [6:21] discusses the Icon of the Triumph of Orthodoxy (Byzantine), c. 1400, tempera and gold on wood, 39 cm x 31 cm (British Museum, London) Speakers: Pippa Couch and Rachel Ropeik.

This video spotlights "Deesis" a Christian mosaic partially recovered in Hagia Sophia in Instanbul. View the mosaic and listen as two renowned art professors discuss the history of this artwork. [5:08]

Met curator Helen Evans on climax in the Byzantine Plate with the Battle of David and Goliath, 629-30.

In this video [2:46] Met curator Helen Evans on climax in the Byzantine Plate with the Battle of David and Goliath, 629-30. This set of silver plates may be the earliest surviving example of the use of Biblical scenes for such displays....