Joseph Alchermes' main research interests range from the Roman and Early Christian world to the art and architecture of the Byzantine Empire with links to western Europe. He teaches a comparably broad ...

The course aims to foster discussions revolving around art, architecture, and ideas, focusing on key philosophers, theologians, and theoreticians, such as Plato, Aristotle, Plotinus, Pseudo-Dionysius, ...

The Byzantine Empire lasted until 1453 ... between Eastern and Western Christianity notwithstanding, Byzantine art, architecture, philosophy and theology are woven into the very fabric of Western ...

In addition to protecting Europe from eastern invasions, maintaining Greek and Roman languages, producing fine art with distinctive ... with monumental architecture, immense wealth, and great wealth.

Through this course, students will examine the history of Byzantine culture, which grew from the Greek-speaking remains of the Roman Empire. Students will consider ... gender roles, cities, and art.

Byzantine and medieval art, architecture, ritual, materiality, cross-cultural exchange, icons and their modern receptions, and digital and public humanities. Evan Freeman studies art and ritual of the ...

The Byzantine Empire ... However, the empire not only survived its losses but had a resurgence in the 9th to 11th centuries, with a revival of classical Hellenic art and literature that coincided ...