The Hagia Sophia: The History of the Famous Church and Mosque by Charles River Editors
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Overview: The building of Hagia Sophia itself was shocking and transformational. Beginning with Procopius of Caesarea, Justinian’s court historian, visitor after visitor noted that the giant dome seems to hover on air, and it’s unquestionably true that the arches, vaults, semidomes, and domes add up for an otherworldly, ethereal effect. The surfaces are enriched by colored marble and elaborate mosaics, and when viewing from the aisles and galleries, looking into the nave is dramatic thanks to all the interconnecting layered spaces and repeating, complex curved forms. Interestingly, however, the brick exterior of the building was left unadorned, representing a shell that houses a magnificent interior.
Genre: Non-Fiction > History
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