November
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/ 2018
The rich, beautiful art and opulent architecture of the Byzantine Empire glorified Jesus, the saints, the Blessed Virgin Mary and the emperors. Byzantine art motifs, the mosaics, paintings, and statuary had religious themes that sought to ally the emperors with Almighty Jesus and to depict the beauteous wonders of heaven on Earth. Byzantine Art used to Convey Power of Emperors and Deepen the Faith of Christians The art of the Byzantine, or the Eastern Roman Empire as it was also known early on, depicted the emperor as preeminent among humans by careful placement, size of the figure, and color. The art attempted to show the emperors’ strength and power. The emperors were often depicted alongside the Christ to emphasize their
