The sculpture on the church of San Marco in Venice portrays Diocletian and three colleagues. Explain the symbolism of the four men in terms of Roman government and the condition of the Roman Empire in the fourth century.
What will be an ideal response?
The ideal answer should include:
1. Basic explanation of the tetrarchy
2. The consequences of physically dividing the empire
3. The argument for dividing responsibility and power
4. The infighting and other challenges facing a decentralized empire
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