Bizantyne art and its influence on contemporary fashion

Abstract

Byzantine art, though strictly canonized in theme and style, has given, through works of art such as mosaics, fresco painting, and illuminated manuscripts, numerous plays illustrating the canons and fashion of the Byzantine man. The most prominent are examples of portraits of the Byzantine emperors, which create the opinion that Byzantine fashion was primarily ceremonial, created for the needs of offi cial performances. This type of clothing has its stages of development and change conditioned by the constant need for more beautiful and diff erent. The symbolism of each segment of the ruler’s costume and jewelry indicates the need to stand out as unique in front of his subjects, which draws a kind of parallel with today’s high fashion world and celebrities as their representation in socially signifi cant events. The work also follows examples of contemporary collections of famous fashion designers inspired by Byzantine art.