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Hace 4 días · The Soaring Inner Dome: An Engineering Marvel: The inception of a monumental dome in the architectural schema of Hagia Sophia was a divergence from the conventional. Towering at a height of 55.60 meters and spanning a diameter of 31.87 meters north-south and 30.86 meters east-west, the dome is a testament to architectural ambition.
Hace 5 días · Hagia Sophia was the first Roman church to have a giant round dome. It was only during the Renaissance that domes of this size were built in Europe. Hagia Sophia had achieved this 1000 years ahead.
2 de may. de 2024 · The mosaic is located in the apse semi-dome of Hagia Sophia. In the mosaic, Mary is enthroned, and she puts her right hand on the shoulder of the Child Christ, seated on her lap. Her left hand holds a handkerchief, which is on Christ’s knee. In the mosaic, Christ has a fair complexion. It was uncovered in 867 AD by Photios the Patriarch.
Hace 4 días · This is an architectural drawing of the Hagia Sophia’s floor plan. Buildings such as the Hagia Sophia offer us wonderful opportunities to investigate such things as evolving religious practices, architectural and engineering techniques, and the relationship between a building and political power. This source is a part of the Analyzing Objects ...
7 de may. de 2024 · Saints SERGIUS & BACCHUS Church (Little Hagia Sophia) 7 May 2024 by Serhat Engül. Church of Saints Sergius and Bacchus was the first architectural work of the famous Byzantine emperor Justinian in Istanbul. During the early years of Justinian’s reign, he had conflicts with the Roman aristocracy and built this church as a show of strength.
The name "Hagia Sophia" translates to "Holy Wisdom," a reference to the divine wisdom of God. Upon its completion, Hagia Sophia became the world's largest cathedral and remained so for nearly a thousand years. Its massive dome, measuring 31 meters in diameter, was considered an engineering marvel of its time and still inspires awe today.
16 de may. de 2024 · This an image of the Hagia Sophia, the cathedral of the Byzantine Empire in Constantinople. It was built in the early 6th century by the Emperor Justinian and stands today, almost 1,500 years later, despite earthquakes, wars, and revolutions. The Hagia Sophia began its life as a Christian church, became a Muslim mosque and is now a museum. This ...
