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Byzantine domes on pendentives Graphic History of Architecture by John Mansbridge
This is an example of a typical Byzantine style church. One can see many of the same elements used in the Hagia Sophia in this design.
Byzantine architecture emerged as the distinct style of construction developed around the new Roman capital of Byzantium (later renamed Constantinople or present Istanbul). Historyplex takes you through the various characteristics of this building style.
Domes were a characteristic element of the architecture of Ancient Rome and of its medieval continuation, the Byzantine Empire. They had widespread influence on...
Adi leads us through Ravenna, Italy’s breathtaking mosaics and UNESCO sites in a relatively tourist-free visit.
🗣️On this day in 330 AD, Emperor Constantine the Great dedicated Byzantium as 'New Rome,' later known as Constantinople and today as Istanbul. This event marked a pivotal moment in history, establishing one of the most influential cities in the world. 🏛️🌍 #History #MAYAiCEO
Throughout the Middle Ages, Ohrid was among the most important religious centers in the Balkans. There were reportedly 365 churches in the small city, one for every day of the year. Most have since vanished, having been destroyed or converted into mosques by the Ottoman Empire, but Ohrid still possesses more than its fair share of historic churches.
Where Gothic meets Byzantine architecture... The Aachen Cathedral (Aachener Dom), Germany 🇩🇪 📸© gothicarchitectures #drthehistories
Examples of Byzantine mosaic design and ornament
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EARLY BYZANTINE: Hagia Sophia. 532-537. Constantinople (Istanbul, Turkey). an important monument both for Byzantine and for Ottoman Empires. Once a church, later a mosque, and now a museum of the Turkish Republic.
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