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Constantinople, capital of Emperor Constantius II, now …

Years: 340 - 340

Constantinople, capital of Emperor Constantius II, now becomes the largest city of the world, taking the lead from Rome, capital of Emperor Constans, his brother.

Following the shift of the empire's administrative center, official interest in monumental sculpture has declined, the early Christians regarding large sculptures in the round as idolatrous.

Carving in relief continues on a small scale on the portable ivory panels known as diptychs.

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Southeast Europe (340 - 340)
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Eastern Southeast Europe (340 - 340)