Byzantine Art Emerged with Its Own Unique Style

question 15

Essay

Byzantine art emerged with its own unique style. What are the dominant stylistic characteristics of this style? What sources influenced its development.

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Definitions:

Core

Wealthy countries with developed economies.

Periphery

Poor countries that are exploited for their raw materials by core countries.

World System Theorists

Scholars who analyze the socio-economic differences and inequalities among countries based on the global division of labor and the distribution of resources.

Modernization Theory

A theory that suggests developing countries will progress economically and socially by adopting Western-style capitalism and cultural values.