The Power in Byzantine Art

In the Byzantine empire from the 4th century to the 15th century, emperors ruled as absolute monarchs. Emperors were considered by the people to be god-chosen rulers, and that made them extremely unavailable to the public. One would be considered lucky to catch only a glimpse of the imperial family in their lifetime. However, the emperor's image was widely spread through its use on official coinage.
The concept of power has been represented repeatedly throughout different aspects in Byzantine history. Another efficient way in which the Byzantine Empire portrayed its power and wealth was through illustrating the emperor's divinity within the church as a source of their imperial authority.

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