What is the political significance of the Justinian mosaics of Ravenna?

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Alan P.
Jul 15, 2016

The Justinian mosaics attempted to legitimize the divine authority of the emperor within the framework of Christianity.

Explanation:

Created in the sanctuary of the Church of San Vitale in Ravenna Italy,
this mosaic depicts the Emperor Justinian I as the central authority between the church and the military-bureaucracy of the empire.
The halo around the emperor's head reinforces the concept of his divine authority.

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