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http://dx.doi.org/10.5659/JAIK_PD.2015.31.5.97

A Study on Geometric Analysis of Hagia Sophia  

Cho, Hyunbeom (인하대학교 대학원)
Park, Jin-Ho (인하대학교 건축학과)
Yu, Do Yeon (인하대학교 대학원)
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Journal of the Architectural Institute of Korea Planning & Design / v.31, no.5, 2015 , pp. 97-104 More about this Journal
Abstract
This paper deals with formal characteristics of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, designed by Anthemius of Tralles and Isidorus of Miletus. Influenced by the Platonic Academy in Athens, the two architects were highly skilled in mathematics and geometry. Accordingly, it is believed that a strong geometrical tradition characterizes the layout of the church. In this article, the geometric design of Hagia Sophia in relation to geometric methods of the classical periods such as 'Root rectangle', 'Sacred Cut', and 'Vesica Piscis' is interpreted. It is well-known fact that these techniques were known and used to the ancient Greek. It concludes that such geometric methods have come to be regarded as fundamental for the design of Hagia Sophia.
Keywords
Hagia Sophia; Byzantine; Geometry; Proportion; Composition;
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