8C - Basil the Bulgar Slayer

In class we are learning about the Byzantine empire and its glorious history. This includes many men and women and who achieved great feats and held beliefs that made this empire memorable during its day. One such was Basil the II, known as an emperor who ruled over the "Golden Age" of the Byzantine Empire. 

Analyze the following painting. Who are the people being represented in the painting? Why would the artist show them in the painting? What is the message the artist is sending in this piece of art? How does it reflect the culture of the time period?

This is due by Monday, 8:00 a.m. All posts after this time will be considered late and will only receive, at the most, half credit.