ART HIS 200 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Gallu, Headlamp, Exedra
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St peters built on a cemetery; st peter is buried there, traditional elements of a church, t-shaped plan. Constantina- form of architecture; rotunda with an ambulatory and nave with nitches in walls for tombs; decoration of buildings. How do his building projects reflect empire change. The 3rd church dedicated to iea sophia (translation : holy wisdom) found in constantinople where most important commissions take place. The minarets were ottoman addition later on and now a museum. Under the palace were ancient temples to aphrodite and apollo. 1st name is the great church, but is now called iea sophia. Builders: anthemius of tralles and isadore of miletus were very detailed in geometry. They amassed volume under a very large dome. This was a success of domes because usually the lateral thrust of the weight is not held well. Miracle, largest building constructed and much hollow space.
