because the Roman Empire was split into two. The Roman Empire was no longer controllable by Diocletian‚ who was the emperor at the time‚ so he decided to split it into two parts. The Eastern Empire governed out of Byzantium (which became known as Constantinople)‚ while the Western Empire was governed from Rome. After a civil war‚ Constantine claimed it all‚ he changed the empire in a way that many others could not. The term “Byzantine” derives from Byzantium‚ a Greek colony founded by Byzas. Located
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countless numbers of priceless religious artworks. One such example is the Transfiguration of Christ mosaic located in Saint Catherine ’s Monastery in Sinai‚ Egypt. When Constantine moved the capital of the Roman Empire to Byzantium‚ which he renamed Constantinople (modern day Istanbul)‚ the Empire separated. Upon the division of the Roman Empire‚ Justinian‚ The Last Roman Emperor‚ held power over the Eastern Roman Empire from 527 to 565. Justinian was both a political and religious leader. Under his reign
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got out of control and started to rebel and get out of control. People started shouting insults to Justinian and Theodora‚ Justinian feld after this broke out. As a prisoner in his own place‚ Justinian decided to board a ship and sail away from Constantinople‚ stepping down as emperor‚ but saving his own life. Not caring about leaving everything‚ his whole emperor and the people. As Justinian was leaving onto the ship he looked behind him and saw Theodora stubbornly refusing to leave. He then realized
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The Byzantine Empire The Byzantine was founded in 330 A.D. It was located in the Eastern half of the Roman Empire. By 330 A.D. it is ready for the inauguration. It was called three different names Byzantium‚ New Rome‚ and Constantinople. There was a new sense of culture and religion throughout the new Empire. It was located on a peninsula the natural harbor for access called the Golden Horn. It was one of the most successful and important political and military center throughout Eastern Roman Empire
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Architecture Ancient Egypt Architecture - is the architecture of ancient Egypt‚ one of the most influential civilizations throughout history‚ which developed a vast array of diverse structures and great architectural monuments along the Nile‚ among the largest and most famous of which are the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Great Sphinx of Giza. Egyptian Architectural Columns The Great Pyramid of Giza‚ which was probably completed c. 2580 BC‚ is the oldest and largest of the pyramids‚ and is the
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As the barbarians were conquering Western Roman Empire‚ the Eastern Roman Empire‚ otherwise known as the Byzantine Empire‚ was beginning to undergo another golden age. A golden age is characterized by peace‚ prosperity‚ advances in leaning and technology‚ flourishing arts or literature‚ and impressive architectural achievements. The Byzantine Empire went into a golden age because they had a good government‚ a good military and thriving culture. Byzantine government‚ controlled by Justinian from 527
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located in Constantinople‚ Turkey (Istanbul)‚ 532-537. The architectural style of Old St. Peter’s and Hagia Sophia is characterized by Rome’s rich building traditions‚ philosophy of design‚ and form and function. For centuries‚ Old Saint Peter’s Basilica and Hagia Sophia have remained a genuine expression of Christianity and have both captured the essence
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consisted of he began to look towards Persia Stock 12). After many battle Justinian prevailed and Destroyed the persian emperor for the last time. After The Hagia Sophia was destroyed for the second time Justinian set out to make a new church in Constantinople‚ This proved that Justinian was a pure and great catholic Emperor Doing this made Justinian look great in the eyes of the common people and the church (Strayer 4). Making the common people happy is crucial to any great emperor and Justinian is
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Hundred Years War begins between England and France for control of the French throne. 1347 - The Black Death begins in Europe. This horrible disease would kill around half of the people in Europe. 1453 - The Ottoman Empire captures the city of Constantinople. This signals the end of the Eastern Roman Empire also known as Byzantium.
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Lecture Byzantine Art Byzantine Art is very fascinating. Byzantine art originated in the Eastern Roman Empire‚ specifically in Constantinople‚ present day Istanbul. It was first seen in the painting of icons and church decorations Mosaic is a type of art where the picture or pattern is produced by arranging small pieces of colored materials‚ such as stone‚ tile‚ glass‚ minerals and
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