The cross‐in‐square was one of the most common church types during the Middle Byzantine period (9th–12th centuries). Previous studies established the definingfloor layout of these churches but did not investigate their development over time.
Ryo Higuchi, Satoshi Nasu
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Byzantine Churches in Albania: How Geometry and Architectural Composition Influence the Acoustics
The Byzantine churches built between the 7th and the 15th centuries represent an architectural typology that has been developed along with other architectural styles.
Silvana Sukaj +2 more
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3D SCHOLARLY EDITIONS FOR BYZANTINE STUDIES: MULTIMEDIA VISUAL REPRESENTATIONS FOR HISTORY, ART HISTORY AND ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY [PDF]
The Byzantine Empire has bequeathed to us a rich legacy of Christian churches, many of which possess historical and cultural significance. Unfortunately, the majority of these structures are currently undergoing a process of decay, having not received ...
R. Higuchi, R. Higuchi, K. Murata
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Η σελασφοροσ - the Prizren representations of the Virgin the Light-bearer (Philological appendix by Darko Todorović) [PDF]
The paper discusses the distinctive and mutually almost identical apsidal representations in three churches in Prizren and its area. They comprise the Virgin enthroned, the Child Christ in her lap, and the archangels bowing to them, their wings ...
Vojvodić Dragan
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MULTI-MODAL DIGITAL DOCUMENTATION AND VISUALIZATION OF THE UNESCO PAINTED CHURCHES IN TROODOS (CYPRUS) [PDF]
In 1985, the World Heritage Committee inscribed the site “Painted Churches in the Troodos Region” of the Republic of Cyprus on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
D. Abate +6 more
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Western chapels in Middle Byzantine churches: Meaning and significance [PDF]
This paper examines functional and compositional relationship between the narthex and the western chapels adjacent to it in middle Byzantine churches The author examines the architectural features, archaeological evidence decorative programs and literary
Sinkević Ida
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Multicultural Architecture in Anatolia: Turkish Islam and Christianity in One Rock-Cut Complex
The Ihlara Valley rock-cut complex, located about 3km northwest of the village of Belisırma in Aksaray, sheds light on medieval settlement architecture.
Nergis Ataç
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PHOTOGRAMMETRY USING VIRTUAL RESTORATION OF WALL-PAINTINGS OF THE ROCK-HEWN CHURCHES IN THE GÖREME VALLEY, CAPPADOCIA AND ITS VALUE FOR THE MUSEUM’S CONTENTS [PDF]
Göreme Valley located in the center of Cappadocia, Turkey is famous for its spectacular landscape characterized by erosion. There are more than one hundred rock-hewn churches in Göreme Valley and some of them have distinct wall-paintings in the Byzantine
R. Higuchi, H. Sugawara, M. E. Gülyaz
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The depiction of the Vision of Saint Peter of Alexandria in the sanctuary of Byzantine churches [PDF]
The article deals with the factors that have influenced the frequent depicting of the ‘Vision of St. Peter of Alexandria’ in the sanctuaries of Byzantine churches from the beginning of the thirteenth century. It also discusses the theological messages
Koukiaris Silas, Archimandrite
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Το εορτολόγιο της εκκλησίας ως κύριος παράγων στην εικονογράφηση βυζαντινών ναών [PDF]
This article deals with some groups of saints in the iconographic programs of Byzantine churches. The main criterion for their presentation is the church calendar, more specifically, the fact that they are commemorated collectively in the ...
Arhim. Kukijaris Silas
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