Lectionary Calendar
Saturday, May 31st, 2025
the Sixth Week after Easter
Attention!
Take your personal ministry to the Next Level by helping StudyLight build churches and supporting pastors in Uganda.
Click here to join the effort!

Bible Encyclopedias
Byzantine Art

The Nuttall Encyclopedia

Search for…
or
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z
Prev Entry
Byrsa
Next Entry
Byzantine Empire
Resource Toolbox
Additional Links

A decorative style of art patronised by the Romans after the seat of empire was removed to the East; it has been described by Mr. Fairholt as "an engraftment of Oriental elaboration of detail upon classic forms, ending in their debasement."

Bibliography Information
Wood, James, ed. Entry for 'Byzantine Art'. The Nuttall Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​nut/​b/byzantine-art.html. Frederick Warne & Co Ltd. London. 1900.
 
adsfree-icon
Ads FreeProfile