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How did Byzantine come into existence, when and by whom was it finally conquered?
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How - Gradually emerged after Diolletion split imperial Roman administration between east & west.
When - May 11, 330 CE, Foundation of Constantinople Conquered - Ottoman Turks 1453 |
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How do Byzantine mosaics differ from their Roman predecessors?
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Roman mosaics were almost entirely on floors.
Byzantine - were placed on walls and ceilings, could be made of less durable materials particularly glass & precious metals. |
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What do you know about Byzantine column capitals?
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Endless variety
Protomai - featured animal forms Finished by local builders on site |
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What is an Impost Block and in which architectural style did it occur first?
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Block above the column, often inverted truncated pyramid.
(A stone slab w/ the shape of a truncated, inverted pyramid that is placed between a capital & the architectural member) Byzantine Empire |
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What are windswept capitals and in which architectural style were they developed?
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with carved acanthus leaves similar to those on Corinthian capitals,but the leaves were flat, had pointed lobes, and leaned to one side as if blown by the wind.
- Byzantine Empire |
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Draw a Quincunx plan church and label its elements
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Name 5 characteristics of Byzantine churches
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- Multiple domes and half domes
- centralized plan, including Greek cross plan (Quincunx plan) - Cross in square plan - Separation of church interior into sanctuary and nave - vaults - Predominately brick construction - impost blocks - Mosaics often with gold & Lapis-lazuli |
