Category: Byzantine Empire

Islamic and European Societies During the Middle Ages The medieval period is the period that stretched from the 5th to the 15th century. The Islamic and European societies, such as the Byzantine empire in Eastern Europe, had differences and similarities during this period. Both of them had a blend of lay and strict rulers applying…

Comparative Analysis of Two Works of Byzantine Art – Fragment of Chancel Barrier and Hagiosoritissa Art history can be defined in various ways depending on the person and their perspective. A brief definition of the term is the studying, identifying, interpreting, and understanding of artworks (i.e. paintings, sculptures, architecture) from different cultures with the consideration…

The Monastery of Lips Why is this city called the City on The Seven Hills? This city, Istanbul, with its known history of nearly two thousand years, has been a crossroad of civilizations. Today, with modern skyscrapers at one side and the skyline of minarets on the other Istanbul remains as a connection between the…

Review of Western Art Since their inception, Monks have played a vital role in monasteries with regards to how they are able to afford supporting the monasteries both financially and spiritually. There are various methods in which these structures are able to operate so efficiently throughout varying sects of belief. Monatstaries accomplish this feat being…

Byzantine Empire and Roman Kingdom: General Overview The Roman Kingdom was built on seven hills split between Tiber River in Italy. The Tiber River allowed Rome to have easy access to the Mediterranean, where people could come together and trade over water. The Roman Kingdom also built roads and Roman Forum, a public place were…

Overview of the Political, Religious, and Moral State of the Arabian Peninsula, the Roman, Byzantine and Persian Empires An Analysis of Selected World Cultures Before the Advent of Islam and the Major Impact of Islam of These Cultures Introduction This paper presents an overview of the political, religious, and moral state of the Arabian Peninsula,…

Analysis on the Byzantine Empire: Analysis of The Justinian Code The Justinian Code Can you imagine becoming king of an empire and your kingdom was in utter chaos? That was how it was for Justinian I. When he came to power in the year 527 the Byzantine Empire was having a very hard time. Half…

Analytical Essay on Art History: Byzantine Empire and Romanesque Era Throughout history, various cultures have created numerous artworks depicting religious salvation and damnation, with the most common depictions coming from Christianity. The religion as a whole focuses a great deal on the concepts of sin as well as redemption through faith and worship. This theme…

Causes, Important Events, and Significant Figures of the Byzantine Empire: General Overview Explain the impact of other causes, important events, and significant figures on the Byzantine empire in complete sentences. How did Justinian’s actions contribute to the fall of the Byzantine empire? The constant wars and rebuilding of Constantinople after the Nika Riot caused significant…