This podcast will examine the transformation of a provincial
Italian town named Ravenna into an Imperial capital and how the
Byzantine Emperor Justinian sought to recapture the western half of
his empire.
About the Podcast
This podcast will explore the development of the art, architecture, culture and history in Italy, from ancient Roman times through the Renaissance. Listeners will develop an understanding of Italy’s role in the development of Western civilization and an ability to appreciate and understand works of art in their historical context.