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Hagia Sofia, 2004.
An analysis of the Hagia Sofia as a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 16.95
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This paper is an analysis of the Hagia Sofia as a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture. The paper discusses the split between the East and the West of the Roman Empire. The paper examines unique architectural features of the Church that combine elements of both the East and West.
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"The Hagia Sophia located in Istanbul, Turkey is a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture and perhaps the most significant example of Byzantine art during its Golden era, combining Greek, Roman and Oriental influences. Aside from its beauty, Hagia Sophia, Greek for Church of the Holy Wisdom, is important for its artistic and architectural uniqueness as well as its religious and political significance. With the Roman Empire in severe economic and political decline, in 330 A D Emperor Constantine established the trading city of Byzantium as his new Eastern capital, renaming it Constantinople."
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Constantinople Churches, 2004.
This paper compares the architecture of Hagia Sophia and the Saint-Denis churches in Constantinople.
904 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, APA, £ 22.95
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This paper presents the design and plan of of Hagia Sophia and the Saint-Denis churches in Constantinople. The author points out the different concepts of the dome. The paper explains the use of the decorative arts.
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"The two structures, selected for comparison and analysis in this essay, are Hagia Sophia and Saint-Denis Hagia Sophia in Constantinople now Istanbul . They were was built in ... by the architects Anthemiuys of Tralles and Isidorus of Melitus. Saint-Denis was rebuilt under the direction of Suger Abbot of St. Denis in the is outside of Paris, France. The former church is an excellent example the combination of the elements of a Christian basilica to which a domed central square compartment was added along ..."
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Roman and Christian Architecture, 1999.
Compares styles, themes, inspirations and cultural contexts, focusing on the Roman Parthenon and the Hagia Sophia of Christian/Byzantine influence.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 3 sources, £ 45.95
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"Greek architecture has long been identified with the creation of the three classic architectural orders, the Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian, though actually the Corinthian is a variation of the Ionic.
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"Greek architecture has long been identified with the creation of the three classic architectural orders, the Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian, though actually the Corinthian is a variation of the Ionic. Greek temples were not directly linked to the orders but show basic features that are much alike. order and cleanness of lines marks Greek temples and other monumental Greek architecture. Roman architecture reflects a way of public and private life, borrowing elements from the Greeks and the Etruscans. The Pantheon is a large, round temple in Rome which shows the ability of the Romans to create vast interior spaces, perhaps for the first time in the history of architecture. Many Roman works are a mixture of styles, such as the Hagia Sophia, a monumental piece of architecture that links us with the era of Justinian's reign in Constantinople and is an interesting example of a ..."
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Medieval Dome, 1992.
Discusses the evolution of structure from the 6th Cent. A.D. in the Byzantine Empire, focusing on the Hagia Sophia dome and examining innovations, design, materials, styles and examples.
3,150 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 13 sources, £ 79.95
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"This paper will be concerned with the evolution of the dome in the medieval period. The medieval dome first rose to prominence during the sixth century A.D. in the Byzantine Empire. At that time, the Byzantine Emperor Justinian ordered the construction of Hagia Sophia. Domes had existed before that time, as can be seen in the second-century design of the Pantheon in Rome (Janson 258). With Hagia Sophia, however, the dome was given greater importance than ever before. The dome of Hagia Sophia was certainly the largest and most impressive one yet. Its architects, Anthemius of Tralles and Isidorus of Miletus, achieved a remarkable effect through their innovative use of structure and space. As claimed by the Byzantine historian Procopius, the structure of Hagia Sophia "seems not to rest upon solid masonry, but to cover the space with its golden dome ..."
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The Dome in Roman and Renaissance Architecture, 1992.
An analysis of renaissance architecture, with an emphasis on St. Peter's Basilica and Hagia Sophia.
3,375 words (approx. 13.5 pages), 7 sources, £ 85.95
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"The Basilica of Saint Peter
Saint Peter's Church, Basilica of St. Peter, is the largest church in the world; located in the Vatican, Rome, over the grave of Peter the Apostle; has 29 alters in addition to the high alter. Interior length, 615 ft; width at front, 87 ft; length of transept 450 ft. First consecrated in 326 A.D.; rebuilt with many changes in plans, among which was Bramante's, which was later changed from a Greek cross to a Latin cross ground plan. After 1547, construction was under the direction of Michelangelo, who designed the dome, which has a diameter of 138 ft and a height of 404 ft to the top of the lantern; consecrated in 1626.
Hagia Sophia, is an outstanding example of Byzantine architecture (Constantinople); originally built as a church by..."
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"The Color Purple", 2002.
A review of the book "The Color Purple" by Alice Walker.
1,036 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 25.95
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This paper discusses the story of "The Color Purple", an emotional and inspiring story of Celie, a woman who has faced nothing but abuse and violence in her life. It examines the significance of reawakening in the work and how as the novel progresses, Celie experiences a reawakening of her self-worth which propels her life in a new direction. It evaluates how this reawakening could not have happened without her letters, her spirituality and the input of people like Sofia.
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"Celie's sister Nettie is really the catalyst for Celie's transformation. She writes to Nettie when she has no one else in the world. It is Nettie who she looks up to, and Nettie who has gotten away from the family and made her own successful life. Nettie is one of only two people Celie has allowed herself to love, which makes her all the more important. It is through her letters to Nettie that she first begins to understand herself, and start on the path toward her reawakening. When she finds out Albert has been hiding Nettie's letters, she has gained the strength to stand up to him."
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Architecture and the Christian Church, 2001.
A look at the evolution of the structure of the Christian church over the centuries and the many architecture styles and features it has encorporated over its lifetime.
1,149 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 2 sources, APA, £ 28.95
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This paper follows the architectural progression of the Christian church from its earliest beginnings and examines how between the sixth century and the thirteenth centuries in Europe, there wre many advances and changes in the methodology of church building. In particular, the paper shows how Hagia Sophia from the Early Christian Period, Ste.-Foy from the Romanesque Period and St.-Denis from the Gothic Period can be compared and contrasted in the progression of the Christian design.
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"Five hundred years later, between 1050 and 1120, Church building entered the Romanesque style of architecture. The church of Ste.-Foy in Conques is a perfect example of this style. Constructed as a pilgrimage church, it is rather small but has a large transept. Having to deal with a large traffic flow, the biggest innovation of the Romanesque design was the radiating chapel scheme. Unlike Hagia Sophia, which contained an apse under each semi dome, Ste.-Foy had an apse from which a series of three chapels radiated. Flanking the apse on either side are two more, slightly larger chapels, for a total of five. This use of an ambulatory allowed for maximum traffic flow."
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