The Byzantine, or eastern Roman Empire, maintained Roman culture and building traditions before and after the fall of the city of Rome in 476 CE. The Byzantine Empire had Roman influence for almost 1000 years after the fall of Rome. In 330 CE, Emperor Constantine moved the capital east to escape attacks from Germanic tribes.…
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Gold earring decorated with enamel and pearls, 10th c., Byzantine Art
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Jewelry ws very important in Byzantine dress. Jewels were not only worn on earrings, bracelets, rings, etc. but on clothing as well.
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Medieval Byzantine woman
Eastern Roman empire's foot soldiers
National Gallery of Art
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Emperor Justinian
Gold and cloisonné ring, dated to the 10th century AD
Venice, Basilica di San Marco
The Byzantine mosaics were made in palaces and churches, and were important to Byzantine culture. The majority of Byzantine mosaics were destroyed or damaged during wars.
Byzantine textiles were woven on special looms that was adopted from Asia. The textiles that showed Byzantine wealth were woven with silk.