Topic 3: The Middle Ages

  • Political and social history of the Late Roman Empire

  • ‘Barbarian’ cultures

  • Development of Christian architecture

  • Christian iconography

  • Painting and mosaics - narrative cycles

  • History of Constantinople: Icons and iconoclasm - Traditions in Byzantine art

  • Development of Islamic art and architecture

  • Spread of Christianity in Northern Europe

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