Rome with a Christian face? Early Byzantine art 330-527 -- In the shadow of St Sophia: Byzantine art in the sixth century and its aftermath 527-680 -- The definition of an Orthodox Christian empire: Byzantine art 680-843 -- Developments and diversions in the consolidated empire: Middle Byzantine art 843-1071 -- The new spirituality of the eleventh century and the world of the twelfth century -- Art in the service of a failing society: Late Byzantine art 1204-1453 -- Rethinking Byzantine art: an epilogue for the new second edition.