Transcript Hagia Sophia Mayra G. Garcia EME 2040-7804 History/Architectural Presentation

Hagia Sophia
Mayra G. Garcia
EME 2040-7804
History/Architectural Presentation
Grades 9-12
Hagia Sophia
The Mother Church
Hagia Sophia, or Holy Wisdom is the mother church of all
Eastern Christians. It was first erected during the reign of the
Roman Emperor Constantine, and was consecrated in the year
360 A.D.
Although the church has undergone major renovations
since then, it is still considered to be one of the greatest
architectural monuments of all times. Starting off as a Christian
Temple, it was then transformed into an Islamic mosque, and
finally today it stands as a secular museum.
Within the City of Istanbul
The Hagia Sophia currently
resides in Istanbul, Turkey.
The point of entry for the
majority of the tourists coming
into Turkey is Istanbul.
The temple lies along a seaport.
Many other Early Christian
churches surround it although
none which surpasses it either
in size or splendor.
From Christian Temple to Islamic Mosque
Emperor or Sultan in
charge of Construction
Year of Construction
Desired Architectural
Design
Emperor Constantius
306-337
basilica-type structure with a
rectangular floor plan, circular
apse and timbered roof
Emperor Justinian
532-537
ivory and gold icons and
ornaments from ancient
temples in Ephesus
Emperor Andronieus
1317
walls were reinforced on the
exterior by pyramid-shaped
buttresses
Sultan Mehmed II
1453
built an altar (mihrap) in the
east
Sultan Murad III
1574-1535
Sultan Abdulmecit
1850
Pulpit (minber) and
preacher’s pew were built.
Added the present day
Imperial Pew
Quick Tour
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Take a quick tour and
learn more about the
inauguration during the
reign of Emperor
Justinian (532-537 A.D.)
Famous Architects of Hagia Sophia
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Architect Ruffinos was hired during the reign of Emperor Theodosius II, and
the completion took place in the year 415 A.D.
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Anthemius of Trailles and Isidorus of Miletus, were architects hired during
one of the most extensive restoration of the temple. They were hired by the
Emperor Justinian and were asked to construct “ a church which was to surpass
in magnificence all earlier churches.”
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The architect Tridat once again restored Hagia Sophia during a six year period
starting in 988, and ending in 994. The temple had gone massive damage caused by
an earthquake.
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The Turkish architect Sinan, built the two minarets in front of the church during the
reign of Sultan Murad III (1535-1574).
The Manifestation
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During the construction of the inner sanctuary there was a
disagreement between the Emperor Justinian and his builders
as to whether its apse should have one window or two. It was
then reportedly settled when an angel of the Lord appeared,
dressed as the Emperor Justinian with royal robes, and shoes,
and spoke to the craftsman. He spoke to them saying “I will
that there be a triple light, and that the conch be made with
three windows in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy
Ghost.” The emperor, when made aware of this apparition,
fully knowing that he had not in fact left his palace, informed
his builders, “As I have bidden thee, so do”.
Works Cited
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Halsall, Paul. “Procopius: Description of Hagia Sophia from De Aedificiis.”
1996.
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/lect/med03.html.
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Huxley, G.L. Anthemius of Tralles. Massachusetts: Eaton P, 1959
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Mathematic and Architecture” Wikipedia 2004
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