Byzantine architecture

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an ornate building with gold domes on top

Byzantine architecture emerged as the distinct style of construction developed around the new Roman capital of Byzantium (later renamed Constantinople or present Istanbul). Historyplex takes you through the various characteristics of this building style.

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four different types of vases with names and numbers on the bottom one is labeled

Capitals sometimes took a form derived from the Roman Ionic (C) or Corinthian types (D). Description from victorianweb.org. I searched for this on bing.com/images

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an artistic painting on the ceiling of a building

Vault mosaic of Christ supported by angels in the funerary Chapel of Saint Zeno circa 822 CE. The space was dedicated to Theodora mother of Pope Paschal I. The "hetoimasia" with Peter and Paul preparing Christ's empty throne for Judgment Day is below. Santa Prassede. Rome Italy. [2448 3264] #churches #church #history #historic #buildings #architecture

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