Byzantine Civilization

Byzantine Civilization began by the end of 3rd century A. D. or 330 A. D. to be more get hold of (Byzantine.. n. p. ). Byzantine Civilization entails works of art considered an expressionist interpretation of late Roman art (Byzantine.. n. p. ). Significance of San Vitale, Ravenna San Vitale is very significant because until today it is still inviolable (Byzantine.. n. p. ). Aside from that, it reiterates the accomplishments of Emperor Justinian who played a major role in the First Byzantine Golden Age (Byzantine.. n. p.).Significance of Hagia Sophia, Istanbul Hagia Sophia which is located in Istanbul is a church service created by Constantine (Byzantine.. n. p. ). It has been restored several times during the period of Byzantine Civilization (Byzantine.. n. p. ). Hagia Sophia has been very significant as it is the most authoritative monuments of the Byzantine Architecture (Byzantine.. n. p. ). This extremely important landmark has a garden that surrounds the basilica and is comp osed of a hall, central room, as well as, a gallery (Byzantine.. n. p. ).Furthermore, it is exceedingly large in fact, it comes attached to St. Peters, Duomo, and St. Pauls, thus making it the fourth largest church (Byzantine.. n. p. ). Significance of St. Marks, Venice St. Marks basilica is significant because this has been the shrine designed exclusively for the purpose of safekeeping the saints b unrivalleds (Byzantine.. n. p. ). Even though it caught fire before, the architects of the Byzantine period was able to successfully restore it making it eventually as one of the best monuments of Byzantine Civilization (Byzantine..n. p. ). In addition to that, it contributed greatly to civilization since its location is very strategic (Byzantine.. n. p. ). This is evidenced by Venices unsurpassed prospect in trade with the East (Byzantine.. n. p. ). References Byzantine Civilization. 2005. n. a. 11 August 2007 http//www. focusmm. com/civi_021. htm The Columbia Encyclopedia. Byzantine Civilization. New York Columbia University Press, 2005.