The Mosaics of Ravenna

Ravenna's mosaics, dating from the 5th to 6th centuries, offer unparalleled insights into early Christian art, serving as a critical link between Western and Eastern artistic traditions. These works, numbering more than any other city of their time, reflect Ravenna's significance during Late Antiquity, when it was a pivotal Mediterranean hub. The mosaics' stylistic diversity, influenced by Constantinople and the East, provides a unique lens to study medieval and Byzantine art, revealing complex political, cultural, and theological narratives. Research on these monuments has focused on their style, technique, iconography, viewer reception, and color theory, contributing significantly to chronological narratives of early Christian visual culture.

Deliyannis, D. M. (2018). The Mosaics of Ravenna. The Routledge Handbook of Early Christian Art, 347–363. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315718835-21