BYZANTINE ART

BYZANTINE ART
   a decorative style of art patronised by the Romans after the seat of empire was removed to the East; it has been described by Mr. Fairholt as "an engraftment of Oriental elaboration of detail upon classic forms, ending in their debasement."

The Nuttall Encyclopaedia. . 1907.

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