glory of Constantinople‚ the Hagia Sophia is said to have "changed the history of architecture” (Simons). Constructed in the 6th century under the orders of Emperor Justinian I‚ it remained the tallest building for over a thousand years. Atop the building sits a dome towering 56m above the ground‚ and spanning 31m across; the dome of the Hagia Sophia extends across a nave three times wider than any gothic cathedral. So impressive in its size and scale‚ the Hagia Sophia was Justinian’s dream; he wanted
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The Dome of the Rock stands high above the city of Jerusalem‚ allowing for the sun to reflect off of the gold dome. It is known to most as a shrine in Jerusalem. It is known to most as The Quabbat al’Sakrah mosque. It is known to most that it rests on the Temple Mount. But what most do not know is that The Dome of the Rock is the earliest Islamic monument to have survived in its original form to this day. The Dome of the Rock‚ which has stood the test of time‚ is an important building in world
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Istanbul has been home to many civilizations the byzantine and ottoman empires being the most famous. As for today the city carries the characteristics of these two different cultures. Hagia Sophia is Istanbul’s most famous building it has a perfect synthesis of ottoman and byzantine architecture under one great dome. It is the biggest church constructed by the eastern Roman Empire in the Istanbul it has been constructed three times in the same locations. The main part of the city‚ which is forms
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The advantages of digital mosaics are; 1. Easy to understand User Interface 2. They are relatively cheap and easy to make. 3. Additional copies of the original digital mosaics can be quickly and cheaply produced. Effective to display broad project outlines. Title blocks and lettering can easily be added to a digital image. The disadvantages of mosaics are Joins between consecutive photos will not exactly align. Detail such as multiple roads will not adjoin along the length of the
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Mosaic in Florida Mosaic is one of the largest producers of phosphate and potash for growing crop minerals. The company is a fortune 500 business‚ based in Plymouth‚ Minnesota‚ that became incorporated in 2004. Mosaic products for crop growers are sold to retailers‚ wholesalers‚ and individual crop producers‚ in over 40 countries. Its is the “single source supplier of phosphate and potash” (Reuters 1). The company’s main phosphate production is operated in central Florida with production of up
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Hagia Sophia (The Holy Wisdom of Christ) Istanbul‚ Turkey‚ 532-537 The church of Hagia Sophia‚ originally known as the Great Church because of its colossal size in comparison with the other churches of the Capital‚ was associated with one of the greatest creative ages of man. The Roman methods of engineering‚ mixed with the assimilation of indigenous traditions were united in the size and awe inspiring magnificence of the Hagia Sofia. It was the most important church in Constantinople. The church
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The Dome of the Rock; the Thrice-Holy Rock 1047 The Dome of the Rock: Thrice-Holy Rock The Dome of the Rock is an example of how three conflicting religions can coexist in a single piece of art and its design maintains the identity of each culture as seen in its architectural elements and in the materials used to construct it. The Dome of the Rock is located on the summit of Mount Moriah in Jerusalem‚ one of the holiest Islamic sites in the world.
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The Dome of the Rock‚ completed in 691 and the one of the earliest surviving example of Muslim architecture‚ displaying a vast array of mosaic and domed roof. Located in the city of Jerusalem‚ Dome of the Rock seats as one of the most historic and sacred structure for all of the three largest monotheistic religions in the world. Built under the patronage of 5th Umayyad caliph Abd Al-Malik bin Marwan on the Haram al-Sharif in Jerusalem‚ the Dome of the Rock was completed in 692. It is one of the earliest
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Mosaic is the art of arranging colored small pieces of glass‚ stone or marble to create a decorative composition or a picture. Between the 4th century and 1453 (when the Ottomans conquered Constantinople)‚ the medium was a fundamental part of the decoration of important buildings in Constantinople (Cimok 1998‚ jacket). Byzantine mosaics were generally created for the decoration of churches. Most of the churches were basilica or central church plans (Lassus 1967‚ 130). The mosaics in Constantinople
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Sophia I looked at her. Her face was gleaming. The lake was gleaming back. Thin ripples encircled the border of her plump cheeks‚ pulsating from the reflection of her nose. My sweet Sophia‚ the thick rays of technicolour sunlight burnt an expression of complete awe across her face. I knew she loved the sunset. I knew she loved the sound of solemn birds‚ slurring their songs across the water. I knew she loved roses and emeralds and the colour of the sky right before it rained. All of nature sings
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