Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Styles and Periods Facet
3. Styles and Periods (hierarchy name)
4. [styles, periods, and cultures by region]
5. European
6. [Early Christian-Byzantine styles, cultures, periods]
7. Byzantine (culture and style)
8. Byzantine regional styles

Anotations

Scope note:

Refers to the style of art that developed in the great Byzantine court at Constantinople. It is generally characterized by enormous scale, architectural innovation, coherence of plan, extravagant use of precious materials, and figures that are typically tall, slim, elegant, and poised.