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Byzantine Art: 5th century to 1453 AD PPTByzantine Art: 5th century to 1453 AD PPT
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Art and architecture are great ways to help define historical periods and cultural norms. Take a critical look at the art of the Byzantine period as seen under Justinian rule. Iconography, vocabulary, religious, and political concepts are depicted through the art of the time. 

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Art History, byzantine art, hagia sophia, iconoclast, justinian, byzantine architecture, st. vitale, social studies
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Grade
10th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Presentations
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For Teacher Use
Number of Slides
23

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