Innovation in Religious Roman Architecture Throughout human history man has been finding ways of doing art and figuring different ways of doing over time‚ one such form of architecture that man has discovered long ago and has extensively worked hard in is the art of architecture. One of the definitions of “architecture” is the profession of designing‚ communities‚ open areas‚ and other artificial constructions and environments.[1] Architecture also involves the design or selection of furnishings
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During the Emperor Justinian’s reign‚ from 527 until 565‚ the Byzantine Empire expanded in wealth‚ power and prestige. Much of this was due to Justinian’s skilful rule. There were also periods of retrenchment and plague which often makes the period seem an unsuccessful one‚ although I believe these times showed his quality as an Emperor. One reason that the Empire expanded under Justinian was because of his ability to pick exceptional advisors. The men that he gave power to owed this to him and
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The sense of exploration and adventure is in the air. It is September 11th‚ 1525 and I have been sailing for weeks from Libson and will arrive in the town of Malindi on the East coast of Africa. I always wondered about the African cultures and life styles. Well we are to arrive at the city tomorrow and I will have a busy day on my hands. September 12th‚ 1525‚ I wake up to a humid and dry day with the sun beating down on decks of the ship. In the distance‚ I can see Malindi‚ a gleaming city out of
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barbarians f. Emperor kept separate B. Justinian’s Achievements 1. 533 – a “moron” tried to reconquer western territory 2. Successes a. Rebuilding Constantinople – architecture – Hagia Sophia b. Codification of Roman Law i. reduced confusion ii. organized empire iii. spread Roman legal principles c. W/ general Belisarius – conquered N. Africa
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economic tradition for the Church. True 4.) Which artist is credited as being responsible for bridging the gap between the Byzantine and Renaissance styles? Giotto 5.) Charles the Great created a system of education known as: The 5 ways 6.) The Hagia Sophia is the holy site where Charles the Great was crowned. False 7.) The Great Schism began with the election of Pope Charlemagne. False 8.) Who was the most influential Scholastic philosopher‚ influenced by Aristotle’s
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cultural‚ religious and historical importance to the world’s leading monotheist belief; Judaism‚ Islam‚ and Christianity. You mentioned (and I agree) that the Dome is one of the earliest Islamic monuments that have survived and the original purpose for its creation has been the subject of much debate. You also highlighted that the Dome is so unique for Islam not only because of its artistic decoration but also because of the various important religious narrations that are associated with it.
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society. The Byzantine also helped the spread of Orthodox Christianity as they made that their primary religion. Another achievement from the Byzantine Empire would their advances in art and architecture and their most famous structure would be the “Hagia Sophia”‚ an Orthodox Church. The Han Dynasty’s Golden Age was massive. It brought out many new inventions and ideas that helped society prosper. The Hans build a road like no others. It stretched from China to Europe and it was called the Silk Road
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Justinian I or Justinian the Great (Latin: Flavius Petrus Sabbatius Iustinianus‚ Greek: Φλάβιος Πέτρος Σαββάτιος Ιουστινιανός; 482/483 – November 13 or November 14‚ 565) was Eastern Roman Emperor from 527 until his death‚ and second member of the Justinian Dynasty‚ after his uncle Justin I. He is considered a saint amongst Eastern Orthodox Christians‚ is also commemorated by the Lutheran Church‚[1] and is sometimes called the "Last Roman" in popular historiography.[2] One of the most important
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city it was. Theodora Justinian’s wife. “Dancer” might have been a prostitute. Co-ruler of the Empire. Shrewd negotiator. During riots in Constantinople she told Justinian he needed to take care of his city. Hagia Sophia Justinian restored many buildings. Built many news ones. Hagia Sophia (Holy Wisdom) Biggest most beautiful Catholic church in the world at the time. Roman Law Code Complicated‚ unorganized. Organized and explained Roman Law in one text. Created a model for law codes used in many
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of the walls is covered in mosaics. During the 16-1700’s this mosque was often called the Women’s Mosque because it had a tunnel‚ called Iwan‚ between the house of prayer (the mosque) and the nearby Ali Qapu palace‚ allowing the women to attend prayer without being seen. The mosque has also been used for royal purposes and as a theological school. It took nearly 15 years to build due to the level of precision in its details‚ including the beautifully intricate mosaics and the large detailed peacock
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