tourist attraction. The Dome of the Rock is one of the most symbolic and one of the oldest still-standing pieces of architecture in Islamic history. It is located
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Ottoman Culture has evolved along centuries as their empire was widen across the world and they conquer more nations. Original bases of their culture was build on the islamic and turkish cultures and strongly influenced by them in customs‚ Language and all life styles. Their culture absorbed‚ adapted and modified the cultures of conquered lands and their nations for example Persian culture - the Seljuk Empire architecture theme and culture- had a significant contribution to that era’s culture
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DBQ 5: Byzantine Empire under Justinian When Justinian became emperor in 527‚ he wanted to build a new Rome by incorporating the ancient Roman Empire. He made Constantinople the capital of the Byzantine Empire and kept the Roman culture along with the Greek culture for more than a thousand years. Justinian helped rebuild the Roman Empire by the many contributions he gave to the empire; he was able to rule a well-structured empire. Justinian was known partly for rebuilding the Roman Empire;
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However over the course of history there have been some grand domes. The Pantheon in Rome with the largest dome in the world‚ with a diameter of 43.3 metres and built between 118 and 125 AD by emperor Hadrian. This building was frequently illustrated and this is how Wren learnt about Roman and Italian architecture. The next greatest dome could be the one in Hagia Sophia in Istanbul‚ with a span of 31 metres‚ but with its attached half-domes on each side enclosed much more space the Pantheon. It was
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greatest emperors of all time was Justinian. During his reign he accomplished many important things for the Byzantine Empire. He created many new cities‚ founded important laws called the Justinian Code‚ and built fortifications‚ buildings‚ and the Hagia Sophia. He also tried to reestablish the classical Roman Empire by sending his troops throughout the Western Mediterranean. Without Justinian ruling over the Byzantine Empire‚ it wouldn’t be as magnificent as it was in history. Justinian was known
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The Judaism‚ Christian‚ and Islamic religions have its own approach to art and architecture. These religions distinctive styles were influenced by political and spiritual upheavals in society‚ the environs‚ and the consciousness of the inhabitants. Their expression of inner feelings and beliefs lead to the creation of sacred monumental structures and beautiful art in which people can reflect and gain inspiration from the divine. The Judaism‚ Christianity‚ and Islam diverse traditions and theologies
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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 and fragments of pottery and other materials. The mosaic art was created for doors‚ footpaths‚ tables‚ walls‚ floors and ceilings. The people of Byzantium used mosaic art so they can decorate buildings‚ and churches. One famous church‚ the Hagia Sophia was built by Emperor Justinian. It was decorated
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diffusion. When Justinian became Emperor‚ he brought the eastern half of the Roman Empire to its Golden Age one way in which he accomplished this was by constructing new cities and buildings. Probably one of his most important contributions was the Hagia Sophia church
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The Western Roman Empire crumbled to brutal barbarians; however‚ the Eastern Roman Empire amazingly resisted their attacks. This courageous empire became known as the Byzantine Empire. The people of this great empire tenaciously fought to keep control of their capital city‚ Constantinople. Around 527‚ an emperor‚ who became known as Justinian the Great‚ rose to power. Justinian desired to restore the massive Roman Empire. He assemble a gigantic army together and managed to recapture most of the
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the basilica‚ and their use of domes and alabaster‚ among many other things‚ such as religious depictions and silken textile. A basilica is a building typically used for Christian devotion. It is a rectangular‚ building‚ with colonnades running down either side of its nave to an apse (or a half dome) behind the altar. Domes are also depicted on top of these buildings to signify their importance. Famous examples of these buildings can be found at the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul‚ or St. Peters Cathedral
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