Cultural and Artistic Legacy of the Late Byzantine Empire
( 30 Modules )
Module #1 Introduction to the Late Byzantine Empire Overview of the historical context and significance of the Late Byzantine Empire (1261-1453 CE)
Module #2 The Rebirth of Byzantine Culture Exploration of the cultural revival of the Late Byzantine Empire, including the role of the Nicaean Empire and the reconquest of Constantinople
Module #3 The Art of the Late Byzantine Empire Introduction to the key features and styles of Late Byzantine art, including mosaics, frescoes, and illuminated manuscripts
Module #4 The Iconoclasm Controversy In-depth examination of the.Iconoclastic Controversy (726-843 CE) and its impact on Byzantine art and culture
Module #5 The Macedonian Renaissance Analysis of the cultural and artistic achievements of the Macedonian dynasty (867-1056 CE), including the revival of classical learning
Module #6 Byzantine Architecture:Churches and Monasteries Exploration of the architecture of Late Byzantine churches and monasteries, including the Hagia Sophia and the monastery of St. John the Theologian
Module #7 Mosaics of the Late Byzantine Empire In-depth examination of the techniques, materials, and themes of Late Byzantine mosaics, including the mosaics of Hagia Sophia
Module #8 Frescoes and Wall Paintings Analysis of the frescoes and wall paintings of the Late Byzantine Empire, including the works of the Cretan School
Module #9 Illuminated Manuscripts Exploration of the art of illuminated manuscripts in the Late Byzantine Empire, including the Skylitzes Chronicle
Module #10 The Art of the Palaeologan Dynasty Examination of the cultural and artistic achievements of the Palaeologan dynasty (1261-1453 CE), including the revival of Byzantine humanism
Module #11 Byzantine Literature:Theology and Philosophy Analysis of the literary achievements of the Late Byzantine Empire, including the works of Thomas Aquinas and Gregory Palamas
Module #12 Byzantine Music and Liturgy Exploration of the music and liturgy of the Late Byzantine Empire, including the role of chant and hymnography
Module #13 The Byzantine Icon In-depth examination of the significance and development of the Byzantine icon, including the role of iconoclasm and the iconophile movement
Module #14 Byzantine Luxury Arts:Textiles and Jewelry Analysis of the luxury arts of the Late Byzantine Empire, including textiles, jewelry, and other precious objects
Module #15 The Cultural Legacy of Byzantium Exploration of the cultural legacy of the Late Byzantine Empire, including its influence on Western art and culture
Module #16 Byzantine Art and the Italian Renaissance Analysis of the impact of Byzantine art on the Italian Renaissance, including the role of Byzantine artists and intellectuals in Italy
Module #17 The Ottoman Conquest and the Aftermath Examination of the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople in 1453 CE and its impact on Byzantine culture and art
Module #18 Preservation and Revival of Byzantine Culture Exploration of the efforts to preserve and revive Byzantine culture, including the role of the Greek Orthodox Church and modern scholarship
Module #19 Byzantine Art and Archaeology Analysis of the archaeological discovery and excavation of Byzantine sites, including the significance of archaeology for our understanding of Byzantine culture
Module #20 The Digital Humanities and Byzantine Studies Exploration of the role of digital humanities in the study of Byzantine culture, including the use of digital tools and methods
Module #21 Conservation and Restoration of Byzantine Art Examination of the challenges and best practices of conserving and restoring Byzantine art, including the role of international cooperation
Module #22 Byzantine Culture and Modern Identity Analysis of the significance of Byzantine culture for modern identity, including its impact on national and religious identity
Module #23 The Global Reach of Byzantine Art Exploration of the global reach and influence of Byzantine art, including its impact on Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Catholic art
Module #24 Byzantine Art and Spirituality In-depth examination of the spiritual significance of Byzantine art, including its role in Eastern Orthodox worship and devotion
Module #25 The Legacy of Byzantine Architecture Analysis of the impact of Byzantine architecture on modern building design and urban planning
Module #26 Byzantine Art and Material Culture Examination of the material culture of the Late Byzantine Empire, including textiles, ceramics, and other artifacts
Module #27 The Museum and the Marketplace Exploration of the role of museums and the marketplace in the preservation and promotion of Byzantine art and culture
Module #28 The Future of Byzantine Studies Analysis of the current state of Byzantine studies and the future directions of the field, including new methodologies and approaches
Module #29 Byzantine Culture and Interdisciplinary Approaches Exploration of the intersections of Byzantine culture with other disciplines, including anthropology, sociology, and environmental studies
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Cultural and Artistic Legacy of the Late Byzantine Empire career
