Choir Floor (c.547) by Byzantine Mosaics

Choir Floor - Byzantine Mosaics - c.547

Artwork Information

TitleChoir Floor
ArtistByzantine Mosaics
Datec.547
Mediummosaïque
Art MovementByzantine,Early Byzantine (c. 330–750)
Current LocationBasilica of San Vitale, Ravenna, Italy

About Choir Floor

The artwork, titled “Choir Floor,” is a mosaic masterpiece created around the year 547 by Byzantine Mosaics. This piece belongs to the Early Byzantine art movement, spanning from approximately 330 to 750 CE, and serves as an ornament within the series found at San Vitale, Ravenna, Italy. The artwork is located in the Basilica of San Vitale in Ravenna, Italy.

The mosaic presents a richly articulated ornamental design composed of swirling, intertwining patterns that depict floral and vegetal motifs. The intricacy of the patterns and the alternating colors used in the tesserae create a sense of depth and movement, inviting the viewer to appreciate the craftsmanship inherent in the piece. Dominantly visible are peacocks and other birds, integrating natural elements into the artistic design characteristic of Byzantine ornamentation. The overall layout exudes a harmonious balance of symmetry and organic flow, indicative of the sophisticated aesthetic sensibilities during the Early Byzantine period.

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