The Department of Byzantine Art is an academic discipline that explores the artistic and cultural heritage of the Byzantine (Eastern Roman) Empire. Spanning from the 1st to the 15th century, Early Christian and Byzantine art developed across various fields such as architecture, mosaics, frescoes, icons, manuscripts, and minor arts. This department examines the origins of Byzantine architecture and art, its relationship with Roman art, the emergence of Christian architecture, the formation of Byzantine iconography, and the influence of Byzantine art on Medieval European art. Topics such as the role of Byzantine art in church architecture, its connection to religious rituals, and its relationship with political authority are also key areas of study. The field aims to deepen the understanding of Byzantine art’s place in history by supporting academic studies such as fieldwork on Byzantine art and architecture, technical and iconographic analyses of artworks, and excavation-based research.