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  1. Byzantine Art

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    Byzantine art refers to the artistic production flourishing within the Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantine) Empire from the reign of Constantine the Great (r. 306–337 CE) until the Fall of Constantinople in 1453. Characterized by profound theological underpinnings, a rejection of classical illusionism in favor of frontality, and an unprecedented emphasis on the transcendent, Byzantine aesthetics profoundly shaped subsequent artistic traditions across [Eastern…

  2. Medieval Period

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    Chronology and Periodization
    The precise dating of the Medieval Period remains a subject of scholarly debate, contingent upon regional focus. The traditional endpoint, circa 1450–1500 CE, is often linked to the Fall of Constantinople (1453) or the invention of the movable-type printing press (c. 1440). The commencement is frequently placed at the deposition of Romulus Augustulus in 476 CE, marking the end of the…

  3. Palaiologan Dynasty

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    The Palaiologan dynasty (1261–1453) ruled the Byzantine Empire following the recapture of Constantinople from the Latin Empire. This final imperial line, founded by Michael VIII Palaiologos, oversaw a period characterized by intense cultural efflorescence juxtaposed against profound geopolitical decline, culminating in the [Fall of Constantinople](/entries/fall-of-constan…