Empire was known as Byzantine empire which its capital locates at Constantinople. The Eastern half of the empire survived until fifteenth century. Justinian and Theodora: Justinian was the greatest emperor in early Byzantine Empire who born in 527C.E at Macedonian as a peasant. His wife‚ Theodora‚ was a daughter of a bear keeper in a circus. The young couples were both intelligent therefore received great education. During Justinian’s reign‚ he‚ and advised by Theodora‚ Byzantine has made major reforms
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Early Christian architecture was centered in Rome‚ while Byzantine architecture was centered in Byzantium‚ also known as Constantinople. From these two cities‚ Early Christian architecture became disseminated throughout Europe and led to Christianity becoming the single most important phenomenon during this era
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Art 1110 Study Guide #2 (Chapters 10 through 15) • Chapter 10 Early Christian and Byzantine Art Concepts: Understand the origins of Early Christian and Byzantine art and the difference between the two Vocabulary: Catacombs Apse Transept Cruciform Nave Side Aisle Narthex Atrium (see figure 10.3 for an illustration) Clerestory Basilica Planned Church Central Planned Church Ambulatory Mosaic Process Pendentive Minaret Lunettes Images: 10.3‚ 10.4 Plan and cross section
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The Spread of Islam Muhammad‚ an orphaned child born in Mecca around 570 C.E‚ had greatly inspired the Arabs and influenced them to spread the Islamic religion as a “sacred duty”. Many Arabs who converted to the new religion were well respected by Muslims. However‚ there were few who disobeyed the offering to convert. They were either punished or forced to become slaves. “Peoples of the Book” also known as Christians and Jews‚ had the right to practice their faiths‚ but could not spread it. Along
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the empire split‚ Justinian tried to take back the half that he lost and with all the money he was using to fight in the war he needed to get it from someone. After they placed the taxes on the people they began to rebel (Emperor Justinian and the Byzantine Empire). The people were angry with Justinian about the high taxes and for the war effort to gain back the half he lost. The people also started to hate Theodora because men hated that women were making their own decisions because of her. Justinian
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Christ as the Good Shepherd and Christ the Pantokrator from the Byzantine era. The Early Christian era‚ according to History. spans from 330CE when Emperor Constantine the Great moved the capital of the Roman Empire to Byzantium and declared Christianity to be the official religion. Kleiner (2013:256) states the Byzantine era to span a millennium and where Byzantium refers to the Eastern Christian Roman Empire of this time‚ while Byzantine refers to everything regarding its territory‚ history and culture
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until 1453‚ Constantinople was in control of the Byzantine Empire which was founded shortly after Constantine founded the city. Constantinople is a city that was placed on the Bosporus‚ which divides Europe and Asia‚ and grants entry into the Black Sea from the Mediterranean (Haberman‚ 5). This allowed Constantinople to flourish into a city rich in culture‚ and trade. In 1453‚ the Ottoman Dynasty took control over Constantinople and overthrew the Byzantine Empire. In 1453‚ Mehmet II‚ known as Faith‚ the
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The Hagia Sophia The Hagia Sophia is a domed Byzantine church located in present day Istanbul. The Hagia Sophia was a site of great history and architectural achievements in the Byzantine Empire. Meaning “Holy Wisdom” in Greek the Hagia Sophia was included vast architectural innovations. A great symbol of Christianity it demonstrated power over other religions and political alliance. It became a symbol of dominance of Islam and Christianity to the world. Hagia Sophia became a Museum to both Christians
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Rhonda Caton History 362 The Main Argument of Procopius The Secret History Procopius is considered to be a historian‚ who lived in the 6th century. From his works we are able to visit back into the Byzantine Empire‚ when Emperor Justinian reigned. Through the three books he created: “History of the Wars”‚ “The Buildings of Justinian”‚ and “The Secret History”‚ he is our primary source of information about the reign of Emperor Justinian. After reading “The Secret History”‚ I found the tone
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information‚ often vague. Historians have argued that perhaps it had been Charlemagne himself who instigated the coronation possibly as a means to consolidate his power and place himself and the Frankish empire on a par with the model in place in the Byzantine regions. Others have suggested that it was in fact the doing of the papacy at the time. Charlemagne had offered great support and interest in religious affairs and could be suggested that it had been a pre-emptive strike to ensure that the ruler
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