Latin Empire

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Scope note
Refers to the period and culture surrounding the conquest and colonization of the Byzantine Empire by the West following the Fourth Crusade, lasting from the late 12th and early 13th centuries until the Latin rulers were ousted during the 1260s. The style is characterized by an influx of western designs and motifs, making reference to contemporary western Romanesque and Gothic styles and to the glory of the western Roman Empire.
Latin Empire
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024