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How did the Byzantine Empire come into existence, when and by whom was it finally conquered?
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- Gradually emerged
- 285 CE: Deocleman splits Roman admin - Conquered: Ottoman Turks 1453 - 330 CE: Constantinople |
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How do Byzantine mosaics differ from their Roman predecessors?
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- Roman mosaics were mostly used on floors
- Byzantine mosaics were used for walls & ceilings - Due to less durable materials |
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What do you know about Byzantine column capitals?
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- Endless variety
- Cushioned capital |
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What is an impost block and in which architectural style did it occur first?
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- Impost block: Truncating inverted capital between springing arch
- Byzantine Empire |
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What are windswept capitals and in which architectural style were they developed?
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- Flat Corinthian capitals with blown leaves
- Byzantine Empire |
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Draw Quincunx plan church and label its elements.
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- Aisle
- Nave - Columns - Trancept |
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Name 5 characteristics of Byzantine churches.
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- Multiple domes & half domes
- Centralized plan - Greek cross in square plan - Impost blocks - Mosaics often w/ gold - Predominately brick construction |
