History of Art | February 7th - Period 3

[autolycus-kot.livejournal.com]

"Alright kids, easy class today, just remember to take notes while you watch this."

Autolycus put on a video of a somewhat demented nun talking about Byzantine art.

Today's homework:

Either - Write one hundred words comparing and contrasting Greek and Byzantine art styles OR Find me an example of Byzantine art.

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Class Roster

[ooc: OCD threads coming are up]

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Homework (7-Feb) - History of Art

[autolycus-kot.livejournal.com]

Post in the appropirate sub thread.

100 Words - Byzantine vs Greek Art

[autolycus-kot.livejournal.com]

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Byzantine Art Examples

[autolycus-kot.livejournal.com]

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Re: Byzantine Art Examples

[chasingangela]

The late 13th century Virgin and Child known as the Kahn Madonna (National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.).

Re: Byzantine Art Examples

[aka-vala.livejournal.com]

Hello, write essays or look at pretty-bright-shiny gold things? Puh-leese!


Late 11th-early 12th century devotional pendant or medallion.
Gold and cloisonné enamel
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Re: Byzantine Art Examples

[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

Oh pretty...




Personification of Ktisis (Foundation), first half of 6th century
Byzantine

Re: Byzantine Art Examples

[soldtoarmenians]

Closo Cloisone Cloisonné Pendant, 11th Century Islamic, at teh MOMA.


That's... some mighty impressive bling, there.

Re: Byzantine Art Examples

[anextimeagent.livejournal.com]

Haga Sophia.

Re: Byzantine Art Examples

[likeguidelines.livejournal.com]

Byzantine art be shiny...

Like this cross from the Vatican's vast collection o' shiny things made o' gold.