How Did Duccio Deviate from the Byzantine Style in the Virgin

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Essay

How did Duccio deviate from the Byzantine style in the Virgin and Child Enthroned with Saints (Maestà)?

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Definitions:

Oviducts

Tubes through which an ovum or egg passes from an ovary. Also known as Fallopian tubes in humans, they are involved in the transport of eggs and are the site of fertilization.

Fallopian Tubes

Tubes that extend from the lateral end of each ovary to the uterus, providing the path for the egg to travel during ovulation.

Areolar Glands

Glands located in the areola of the breast, which secrete a lubricating fluid to protect the nipple during breastfeeding.

Corpus Luteum

A temporary endocrine structure in female ovaries that produces progesterone to support pregnancy in the early stages.