Chapter Twelve
Rome in the East: The Art of Byzantium
Rome in the East: The Art of Byzantium
On the left is a Byzantine mosaic and on the right is an Early Christian mosaic. Identify the central figure on the
image to the left. In what ways is he similar to the central figure on the right? In what ways is he different?
Which image do you prefer and why?
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image to the left. In what ways is he similar to the central figure on the right? In what ways is he different?
Which image do you prefer and why?
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