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Architectural History
Architectural History:
Byzantine Architecture
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Objectives
Outline the background affecting the period. Isolate elements associated with Byzantine
architecture. Identify famous Byzantine buildings. Recognize key terms from Byzantine
architecture.
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Early Byzantine Architecture
Background Western Empire in ruin
Rome twice sacked Italy in hands of Ostrogoths
Justinian Re-conquers Western Empire Launches era of Byzantine architecture Establishes Constantinople as center of political and
architectural renewal
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Early Byzantine Architecture
Architectural Factors Central-Plan Structure
Square central core Squared pier forms
Pendentive Dome Lighting and Decoration
Transcendental effect No visible surface left in a natural state
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Early Byzantine Architecture
Architectural Examples Hagia Sophia Saint Vitale, Ravenna Saint Marco, Venice
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Hagia Sophia
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Saint Vitale, Ravenna
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Saint Marco,Venice
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Middle Byzantine Architecture
Background Renaissance (842 – 1204) Follows period of the Dark Ages (610-842) Culminated in Icoloclasm Empire reduced from Justinian’s rule Relatively stabilized Reached a peak in a flowering of the arts
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Middle Byzantine Architecture
Architectural Plans Cross-in-square
Domed central core Radiating cross-arms Barrel-valued Vaulted corner units
Octogon-domed Triple-domed Douple-apsed outer narthex Inner narthex with a single dome Barrel-vaulted aisles
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Middle Byzantine Architecture
Architectural Plans (continued) Cross-octagon
Begins as a cube Transformed through squinches Becomes an octogan, cupola, and a cross Interpenetrates a secondary belt of structure
Architectural Examples Bodrum Camii (the Myrelaion) Theotokos Churches, Hosios Loukas
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Bodrum Camii (the Myrelaion)
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Theotokos Churches, Hosios Loukas
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Late Byzantine Architecture
Background Period between 1267 - 1453 Paleologian dynasty rule Diminishing Empire Retains a surprising artistic creativity
Architectural Factors Architectural system pushed to the limit Lacked balance and harmony Excessive and manneristic
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Late Byzantine Architecture
Architectural Examples Pantanassa Parigoritissa at Arta Church at Gracanica
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Pantanassa
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Parigoritissa
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Church at Gracanica
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Vocabulary Review Apse Basilica Cross-in-square Cross-octogon Cupola Domed basilica Fresco
Half-dome Icon Iconastasis Mosaic Narthex Nave Octogon-domed
Pantokrator Pendentive dome Piers Sanctuary Squinch Vault