The magnificence of this cultures palaces，churches，paintings，enamels，ceramics，and mosaics are fully represented in the book，inviting the reader on a great journey through the ages.The extraordinary power of this tradition guaranteed its survival long after the dissolution of the empire that gave it life，and the art left behind by this civilisation never stops beckoning to us.

For more than a millennium，from its creation in 330 A.D.until its fall in 1453，the Byzantine Empire was a cradle of artistic effervescence that we are only beginning to rediscover.Endowed with the rich heritage of Roman，Eastern and Christian cultures，Byzantine artists developed an architectural and pictorial tradition，marked by symbolism，whose influence extended far beyond the borders of the Empire.Today，Italy，Northern Africa，and the Near East preserve the vestiges of this sophisticated artistic tradition，with all of its mystical and luminous beauty.

The magnificence of the palaces，churches，paintings，enamels，ceramics and mosaics from this civilisation guarantees Byzantine art's powerful influence and timelessness.

Introduction

Ⅰ.Early Byzantine Art (306-843)

Ⅱ.The Renaissance of Byzantine Art (843-1204)

Ⅲ.Late Byzantine Art (1204-1453)

Conclusion

Chronology

Glossary

Bibliography

List of Illustrations