Dark ages 1

"Dark Ages" , by: Bhase1

  • 500

    It was the beginning of Byzantine art and the beginning of medieval art (c.450-1450). In addition, during this period, panel painting , orthodox icon painting, and mosaic art flourish began

    It was the beginning of Byzantine art and the beginning of medieval art (c.450-1450). In addition, during this period, panel painting , orthodox icon painting, and mosaic art flourish began
  • 532

    Being an example of Byzantine architecture, Hagia Sophia built in Constantinople

    Being an example of Byzantine architecture, Hagia Sophia built in Constantinople
  • 550

    Illuminated Celtic / Saxon gospel manuscripts were written

    Illuminated Celtic / Saxon gospel manuscripts were written
  • 700

    Oils were first used in oil resin varnishes and for stone and glass painting.

    Oils were first used in oil resin varnishes and for stone and glass painting.
  • 780

    Under Charlemagne I, medieval Christian works of art appear during the pre-Romanesque era of the Carolingian Renaissance. Byzantine art was combined with western Christian themes to create biblical texts.

    Under Charlemagne I, medieval Christian works of art appear during the pre-Romanesque era of the Carolingian Renaissance. Byzantine art was combined with western Christian themes to create biblical texts.