May 2007

From the Past: BYZANTINE PERIOD: (325-660 AD)

Referring to the Byzantine Empire, in the eastern Roman Empire and Southwest Asia. Architecture was characterized by massive domes, spires, minarets, and the use of mosaic tiles. Interpretative Design Applications: Stylized designs that make use of SPIRAL and CONE forms, with pave or tightly placed blossoms in Jewel tones, reflecting the architecture, mosaics and formality of the period.