Byzantine Architecture Flashcards
1
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Who is Justinian?
A
accomplished, religious person – plans simple structure and domed roof
2
Q
What is the Pendentum Roof?
A
- Formed integral part of larger program that included supporting structure and vaulting
- Central space was echoed to create perfect harmony of space and structure – attained self effacing character
3
Q
What is the Symbolism to the Pendentum Roof?
A
seen as moving up towards the heavens visually with light and dome
4
Q
Do Byzantine Arches still exist?
A
only existing in ruins or remodeled under Islamic Rule
5
Q
What happens to the empire in 330 AD?
A
The Byzantine Empire movies into Constantinople
6
Q
Where and When is the Hagia Sophia located?
A
- Instanbul (Constantinople), Turkey
- built from 532-537
7
Q
Hagia Sophia
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- Has Pendentum
- Odd columns - elements of Ionic but has own aesthetic
- Puts Constantinople on map
- Hires new architect for new ideas
- Fast construction– extremely expensive
- Has 3 parts: Dome, Middle, Bottom
- Structurally unstable
- Minerettes later added
8
Q
Where and When is the San Vitale located?
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- 526
- Ravenna, Italy
9
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San Vitale
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- By Ostrogoths → becomes Christians
- Completed under Byzantine Rule
- Church in the Round, Plain
- Octagonal shape
- Byzantine Architecture bc of mosaics in Apse area
- Byzantine type columns has mix of Baroque (Rational) and Byzantine (Emotional)
- Apse in the back
10
Q
Where and When is the San Marco located?
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- 1063 - 1094
- Venice, Italy
11
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San Marco
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- End of Romanesque
- LATIN PLAN
- Eclectic exterior - Gothic Elements and features
- Indian and Persian arches get added
- Filled with shiny mosaics
- Mosaic dome
