Byzantine Vocabulary Flashcards
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Byzantine
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refers to the style and art of the Eastern Roman Empire whose capital was Constantinople
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Halo
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circular decoration behind the head of a religious figure
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Justinian
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the emperor of the Byzantine Empire and a great patron of the arts
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Nika Revolt
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a revolt against Justinian I and his administrators
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Ravenna
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a city along the Adriatic coast in northern Italy. An important outpost and regional capital within the Byzantine Empire.