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Byzantine Art

The Nuttall Encyclopedia

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A decorative style of art patronised by the Romans after the seat of empire was removed to the East; it has been described by Mr. Fairholt as "an engraftment of Oriental elaboration of detail upon classic forms, ending in their debasement."

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Wood, James, ed. Entry for 'Byzantine Art'. The Nuttall Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​nut/​b/byzantine-art.html. Frederick Warne & Co Ltd. London. 1900.
 
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