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Crusades

CRUSADES

French Revolution 1789

FRENCH REVOLUTION 1789

Napoleon Bonaparte

NAPOLEON BONAPARTE

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The angel drives Adam and Eve from Paradise. From the mosaic floor of the cathedral of Otranto, southern Italy. The cathedral was built under Roger, Norman Duke of Apulia, and consecrated in 1088. The mosaic floor of 1166 is a compendium of medieval lore. See also 40-11-24/36-46
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The angel drives Adam and Eve from Paradise. From the mosaic floor of the cat...

King Solomon. From the presbytery. Mosaic floor of the cathedral of Otranto, southern Italy. The cathedral was built under Roger, Norman Duke of Apulia, and consecrated in 1088. The mosaic floor of 1166 is a a compendium of medieval knowledge and lore. See also 40-11-24/36-46
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King Solomon. From the presbytery. Mosaic floor of the cathedral of Otranto, s...

Adam, Eve, and the snake. From the presbytery. Mosaic floor of the cathedral of Otranto, southern Italy. The cathedral was built under Roger, Norman Duke of Apulia, and consecrated in 1088. The mosaic floor of 1166 is a compendium of medieval knowledge and mythological lore. See also 40-11-24/36-46
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Adam, Eve, and the snake. From the presbytery. Mosaic floor of the cathedral...

The Baptistery, Florence. The octagonal building stands on the site of a Roman palace; its present marble facade is from the 12th century. The cupola is covered by mosaics depicting the Last Judgement, the stories of Joseph and John Baptist, and scenes from Genesis.
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The Baptistery, Florence. The octagonal building stands on the site of a Roman p...

Adam, Eve, and the snake; the Baptistery, Florence. Mosaics cover the entire cupola. They were begun in 1220 and completed a century later. The designs are by Florentine painters, among them Cimabue and the young Giotto.
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Adam, Eve, and the snake; the Baptistery, Florence. Mosaics cover the entire...

The Fall. God surprises Adam and Eve in the Garden. The Baptistery, Florence. Mosaics cover the entire cupola. They were begun in 1220 and completed a century later. The designs are by Florentine painters, among them Cimabue and the young Giotto.
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The Fall. God surprises Adam and Eve in the Garden. The Baptistery, Florence. Mo...

The Fall. An angel drives Adam and Eve from Paradise. From the Baptistery in Florence. Mosaics cover the entire cupola. They were begun in 1220 and completed a century later. The designs are by Florentine painters among them Cimabue and the young Giotto.
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The Fall. An angel drives Adam and Eve from Paradise. From the Baptistery in F...

The story of Noah; animals entering the Ark. From the Baptistery, Florence. Mosaics cover the entire cupola. They were begun in 1220 and completed a century later. Designs are by Florentine painters, among them Cimabue and the young Giotto.
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The story of Noah; animals entering the Ark. From the Baptistery, Florence. Mo...

The story of Noah: the Ark afloat on the waves. From the Baptistery in Florence. Mosaics cover the entire cupola. They were begun in 1220 and completed a century later. The designs are by Florentine painters, among them Cimabue and the young Giotto.
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The story of Noah: the Ark afloat on the waves. From the Baptistery in Floren...

Joseph accused by Potiphar. Baptistery, Florence. Mosaics cover the entire cupola. They were begun in 1220 and completed a century later. The designs are by Florentine painters, among them Cimabue and the young Giotto, who may be the artist of the Joseph Cycle.
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Joseph accused by Potiphar. Baptistery, Florence. Mosaics cover the entire...

The Last Supper and washing of feet. From the Baptistery, Florence. Mosaics cover the entire cupola. They were begun in 1220 and completed a century later. The designs are by Florentine artists, among them Cimabue and the young Giotto.
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The Last Supper and washing of feet. From the Baptistery, Florence. Mo...

The Last Judgement Angels lead the Just. From the Baptistery, Florence. Mosaics cover the entire cupola. They were begun in 1220 and completed a century later. The designs are by Florentine artists, among them Cimabue and the young Giotto.
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The Last Judgement Angels lead the Just. From the Baptistery, Florence...