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Byzantine Churches in Constantinople
Byzantine Churches in Constantinople is a comprehensive anthology that delves into the architectural magnificence and intricate history of the Byzantine churches scattered across this ancient city. This collection offers a rich tapestry of literary styles, ranging from detailed architectural analyses to expressive historical narratives, providing an immersive exploration into Byzantium's spiritual and cultural heart. Readers will find a fascinating blend of scholarly insight and vibrant storytelling, as the anthology brings to life the splendor and significance of these sacred structures, encapsulating a period marked by artistic and cultural renaissance. The anthology brings together the ex...
Byzantine Architecture and Decoration
"In the new edition this standard work of reference has been completely revised and re-written, and considerable additional material has been introduced on the historical and cultural background, the aesthetic qualities and the religious significance of Byzantine architecture and art. Various constructional aspects of the subject have been more fully developed in the light of recent research, and a new chapter has been added on the domed churches of Aquitaine. The great majority of the 175 illustrations are also new to this edition."--Publisher's description.
Byzantine Architecture
A lavishly illustrated study of the construction materials and techniques and the significant architectural achievements of the Byzantine Empire.
Eastern Medieval Architecture
Aside from Hagia Sophia, the monuments of the Byzantine East are poorly understood today. This is in sharp contrast to the well-known architectural marvels of Western Europeâs Middle Ages. In this landmark survey, distinguished art historian Robert Ousterhout introduces readers to the rich and diverse architectural traditions of the medieval Eastern Mediterranean. The focus of the book is the Byzantine (or East Roman) Empire (324-1453 CE), with its capital in Constantinople, although the framework expands chronologically to include the foundations of Christian architecture in Late Antiquity and the legacy of Byzantine culture after the fall of Constantinople in 1453. Geographically broad as...
Art of Empire
Between the ninth and twelfth centuries the Byzantine Empire encompassed a wide geographical territory extending from South Italy to Armenia, from the Danube to Cyprus. From the capital of the Empire, Constantinople, the all-powerful, God-elected emperor exercised autocratic control over the periphery. These structures of centralization stood in tension with the decentralizing force of local interests in the provinces. This present volume offers a comparative study of the form and patronage of surviving buildings and their painted decoration in four very different provinces-- Cappadocia, Cyprus, Macedonia, and South Italy--as a means of assessing the nature of Byzantine provincial art. All t...
Form, Style and Meaning in Byzantine Church Architecture
Using detailed analyses of individual buildings as a point of departure, Professor Buchwald here examines various approaches to Byzantine architectural forms, and raises questions concerning the use of stylistic and other forms of analysis. One group of articles focuses on stylistic currents in Asia Minor, including that of the 13th-century Lascarid dynasty, previously unknown. Others explore methods which appear to have been used in the design of Byzantine churches, such as dimensional ’rules of thumb’, modular and geometric systems of proportion, and the quadratura, hitherto recognised only in Western architecture. The final essays pose further questions: what were the goals and achievements of Byzantine architects, when they transformed older existing buildings? How, and why, did they use stereometric Euclidean geometry? And was there any ultimately Platonic connection?
Approaches to Byzantine Architecture and its Decoration
The fourteen essays in this collection demonstrate a wide variety of approaches to the study of Byzantine architecture and its decoration, a reflection of both newer trends and traditional scholarship in the field. The variety is also a reflection of Professor Curcic’s wide interests, which he shares with his students. These include the analysis of recent archaeological discoveries; recovery of lost monuments through archival research and onsite examination of material remains; reconsidering traditional typological approaches often ignored in current scholarship; fresh interpretations of architectural features and designs; contextualization of monuments within the landscape; tracing histor...
