Empress Theodora. Power on earth was once – and sometimes even now – perceived as a result of power in heaven. When Justin died and Justinian became emperor in 527, "Theodora-from-the-Brothel" was empress of Rome. An Analysis of the Stylistic and Thematic Qualities of the Artwork in the Context of the 6th-Century CE and the later Middle Ages
This code said that the emperor made all of the laws and interpreted the laws as well. These appear in the apse adjacent to the apse mosaic … The most famous mosaics in San Vitale are the pair of mosaics representing the Emperor Justinian and the Empress Theodora. When Byzantine Emperor Justinian conquered Italy in the 6th century, he continued the building of a fantastic, octagonal church, the San Vitale Basilica in Ravenna. Justinian, clothed in an imperial purple cloak and porting a bejeweled crown, holds a gold paten, representing the Host. Theodora reigned as empress of the Byzantine Empire alongside her husband, Emperor Justinian I, from 527 CE until her death in 548 CE. The Justinian Code was law throughout the empire. The great double mosaic of Justinian and Theodora at San Vitale in Ravenna is a forceful exercise in demonstrating power through art as propaganda, fusing political and religious imagery for a double statement of authority. Justinian created a set of laws called the Justinian Code.
(3rd Year) The Justinian and Theodora Mosaics of San Vitale; Medieval Propaganda of a Christian Empire? Rising from a humble background and overcoming the prejudices of her somewhat disreputable early career as an actress, Theodora would marry Justinian (r. 527-565 CE) in 525 CE and they would rule together in a golden period of Byzantine history. See more ideas about Byzantine, Byzantine art and Roman empire. On the right is a mosaic depicting the East Roman Emperor Justinian I, clad in Tyrian purple with a golden halo, standing next to court officials, Bishop … The church was a testament to the glories of Jesus and secondarily of Justinian himself and his wife, Theodora. Important Individuals in History Project: Empress Theodora (c. 500-548) Theodora of Byzatium, also known as Empress Theodora, was the empress of the Byzantine Empire and the wife of Emperor Justinian I. Theodora’s mosaic, to me, seems a lot more elaborate than Justinian’s piece – partly because of the architectural setting, but also because of the variety in clothing and poses. Justinian Mosaic. Theodora is also depicted with the same halo and purple robe as Christ and Justinian, providing chromatic unity among all three mosaic panels.
One famous Byzantine Emperor was Justinian I. Justinian ruled from AD 527 to 565.
Along with her husband; she is a saint in the Orthodox Church. C. 547 C.E. Oct 22, 2013 - Explore sarahbeltre's board "Justinian And Theodora" on Pinterest. The Basilica San Vitale still stands and it and its wonderful mosaics are in excellent repair. Justinian and Theodora panels. The classic rags to riches story is made richer still by Theodora… At the foot of the apse side walls are two famous mosaic panels, completed in 547. Emperor Justinian.
Form: Centrally planned basilica; Octagonal in shape Byzantine church Function: Obviously primarily to worship the Christian god (This is a church) Glorify the Byzantine Emperor Justinian and Empress Theodora; Serves as a reminder for the power of … Both mosaics commemorate Justinian and Theodora as eternal patrons of the church (even if they may have never actually visited!). On his right appears Maximianus, the archbishop of Ravenna.