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 ...

Schisms between Eastern and Western Christianity notwithstanding, Byzantine art, architecture, philosophy and theology are woven into the very fabric of Western history. The domes of Italian ...

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 ...

As a living art over 2000 years old, the Byzantine chart is a significant cultural tradition and music system belonging to the musical traditions originating in the Byzantine Empire. Focused on ...

The social, political, intellectual history of the Middle Byzantine period and may serve as supervisor on research projects that fall within this ambit. He may also serve as committee member for ...