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BYZANTINE ARCHITETURE

Byzantine Art and Architecture

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  • BYZANTINE ARCHITETURE

  • Byzantine HistoryCapital of Roman Empire moved to ConstantinopleMore advantageous trade route between Asia and EuropeReached its highest expression of power in early 6th century when Justinian took the throneLongest lasting empire just short of EgyptianExerted strong cultural influence over Christian world

  • Byzantine ArchitectureMost famous church = Hagia SophiaName means Holy WisdomChurch is the culminating example of Byzantine architecture known as arcuate domicile Built between 532-537Was once the largest church in the worldBricks alternated with mortar were not properly balanced for weightCollapses occurred during two earthquakesRebuilt Arches buckled and buttresses were erected

  • Hagia SophiaEmphasis is placed on the elevated central pavilion Image of heavenTall, open spacesNeed for lightPavilion is a large dome with two half domes flanking the east and west sidesIn order to create a transcendental environment, dome could not be heavy as seen in typical barrel vault techniquesArchitects Anthemius and Isidore created and used pendentives

  • Need for lightLight = symbol of divine wisdomForty windows make the dome appear to be floatingLight refracted off the rich mosaics and colored marbled interior

  • Constantinople (stanbul): Church of SS. Sergius and BacchusThe church of SS. Sergius and Bacchus in Constantinople is dedicated to two Roman soldiers. Who were tortured to death in 303. According to a legend, Bacchus was flogged to dead first, while Sergius survived and was brought to the fort at Resafa, not far from the Euphrates, where he was again tortured. Here, the spirit of Bacchus appeared to him, and encouraged him to remain steadfast in his Christian beliefs. Sergius was in the end beheaded.

  • PLAN The two soldiers were recognized as the patron saints of all soldiers in the Roman and Byzantine armed forces. This cult was immensely popular in Syria, and soon spread to other parts of the Roman empire. The emperor Justinian was one of the most ardent devotees.

  • Church of SS. Sergius and Bacchus.Exterior

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