A world of art, 30 years in the making Oct 28, 2008
These have been assembled and intermeshed under the coordinating eye of Helen C. Evans, curator of Byzantine art. Collaborative though it is, the cavalcade of world cultures that rolls through the museum's second-floor special exhibition galleries is very much de Montebello's creation. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
A holy grail for art and history lovers Oct 25, 2008
" Chances are they will be impressed. It is over 50 years since London has seen a major exhibition of Byzantine art and the curators have worked hard to make the wait worthwhile with over 300 items on show including icons, micro-mosaics, ivories and enamels -- some of which are so fragile they will almost certainly never leave their home collections again. The exhibition takes the visitor on a chronological progression through a Christian empire that was at the forefront of artistic innovation... (CNN -- International)
Academy highlights Byzantine art Oct 25, 2008
Professor Cormack said an intricate 12th Century enamel icon of the Archangel Michael was one of the exhibition's most important objects because it showed the influence Byzantine art had on western styles. "I know this exhibition wouldn't work unless we had these pieces," he said. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Museum to show fake Egypt sculptures Aug 16, 2008
But Helen Evans, the Metropolitan's curator for Byzantine art and responsible for its Coptic collection, said even experienced researchers can be deceived. "I think in practical terms we have much better equipment for conservation studies, and we would now ask more questions, but you can never be really sure," she said. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Christ on the Cross in the Renaissa... Jul 16, 2008
In 1204, the Fourth Crusade brought back a horde of new Byzantine art. In a short time, a new Byzantine-Italian style began appearing above Italian church alters. (Suite101.com)
Byzantium 330-1453: A Special Exhib... Jul 13, 2008
Byzantium 330-1453: A Special Exhibition Preview: Rare Masterpieces of Byzantine Art at London's Royal Academy of Arts ... Rare Masterpieces of Byzantine Art at London's Royal Academy of Arts ... The United Kingdom's first international loan exhibition of Byzantine art in 50 years is organized by the Royal Academy of Arts and Athens' Benaki Museum. (Suite101.com)
Learn Little-Known Art Facts Jul 5, 2008
Thirteenth-century Byzantine artist Cimabue painted this stylized and beautiful on wood panel for the high altar of the church of Santa Trinita ("Holy Trinity") in Florence, Italy ... Cimabue, the last of the great Byzantine painters, was the first to begin to break with the stiff formal arrangement and gestures of the subjects in Byzantine art and to introduce a more life-like and naturalistic feeling to his work. (Suite101.com)
Charles Parkhurst, 95; art historian tracked down looted works Jun 29, 2008
As an art historian, he first concentrated on Byzantine art, but after becoming intrigued by the palette of Rubens, he shifted his attention to color theory of the 16th and 17th centuries. In 1938, he married Elizabeth Huntington Rusling. (Boston Globe)
Royal Mail issues stamp sets featuring UK cathedrals May 13, 2008
He added: "I hope that this stamp makes more people aware of the splendour of one of the finest examples of Victorian architecture and Byzantine art in the world.". The St Paul's set combines an image of architect Sir Christopher Wren, the epitaph on his tomb and a photo of the cathedral's interior. (BBC News -- UK)
Complete Editorial Index Apr 12, 2008
The humanities, Fish maintains, are "their own good;" one cannot argue that "a state's economy will benefit by a new reading of 'Hamlet,' or that "a graduate who is well-versed in the history of Byzantine art will be attractive to employers. AT ISSUE: Campus security easy to outsmart. (The Maroon, LA)
CLASS ACT'S EXIT PUTS MET IN PERIL Jan 11, 2008
He has overseen hundreds of exhibitions - on Titian, on Van Gogh, on Byzantine art and culture, among many others - that were both immensely popular and immensely worthwhile. Throughout his tenure, de Montebello has courageously insisted on artistic excellence when many museums sold out to the debased elitism of a socially enfranchised pseudo-avant garde. (New York Post -- Opinions)
Ohrid and its Lake Oct 16, 2007
Sophia) contains some of the world's finest examples of 11th Century Byzantine art. Around the Town. (Suite101.com)
Small Museums in Athens Sep 1, 2007
This display covers 1500 years of Byzantine art and architecture. The tour will give you a feel for the importance Greek society places on the Greek Orthodox Church. (Suite101.com)
Historic Sites in Romania Aug 9, 2007
Churches of Moldavia: 15th-16th century frescoes on painted exterior walls of seven churches are considered masterpieces of Byzantine art. The churches in northern Moldavia are unique in Europe. (Suite101.com)
Fresh eyesThe software shedding new light on archaeological finds Jul 11, 2007
" Replica candles The project is based on Byzantine art found in Cyprus - a major part of the Byzantine empire. Placement of lighting was crucial to Byzantine artwork It is known from evidence from historical documents and chemical analysis what materials were being used to make their candles. To accurately recreate the lighting, the project makes replica candles from the same materials, and then records how bright and colourful they are. But while such efforts may appear only of interest to a... (BBC News -- Technology)
Neuropsychologist offers information on Alzheimers, other diseases Feb 3, 2007
Art History: Beginnings and Beyond This course will start with the earliest art in evidence prehistoric cave art, and continue with Egyptian, Near Eastern, Greek, Roman, Christian and Byzantine art. Wednesdays, March 28 and April 4, 11, 18, and 25. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
A reverence for history's art Jan 27, 2007
On the interior walls, domes and floors of churches, baptisteries and mausoleums awaits what has been called the world's greatest collection of Byzantine art. Ravenna is, bar none, No. 1 for mosaics; the craft is still practiced, sold in shops and taught in university classes. (Washington Times)
