Byzantine

The Hagia Sophia was a dedicated Christian Cathedral.  This structure has multiple domes.  The Hagia Sophia almost out does the Pantheon.  What is so special about the Hagia Sophia is that it has a dome lifted onto four columns and connected to them with a pendentives.  The assembly of the dome rests largely on four piers that sit in an outer shell.  It has a double shell construction.

The Byzantine Empire consisted of three main cities: Constantinople, Venice, and Ravenna.  Their furniture was very similar to the Roman forms.  The most common piece of furniture was a chest that had strong hinges and a lock.  This helped keep thieves out of their precious items.  The throne of Maximian shows excellent examples of ivory carving.  It is traced back to ivory-carving schools in Egypt.  Ten of the panels on the throne show scenes from Joseph's life.  The larger panels show St. John the Baptist.  Most of their furniture was pretty simple and only used for sitting.  

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