Slide 1: So today we will be discussing this iconic structure… World’s great wonder know as, Hagia Sophia in Greek…. Santa Sophia -in Latin and Aya Sophia in- Turkish……. Meaning HOLY WISDOM!!! On 24th July it re-opened as a mosque!
Slide 2: Situated on a hill overlooking the Sea of Marmara and the Bosphorus, Hagia Sophia has gone through various transformations since it was built in what is now Istanbul in 537 and it remains one of the most important monuments of the world.
Slide 3: This map here shows us the location of Hagia Sophia, if u look closely,,, u will understand that majority of Turkey falls in the Asian part of the world and is included under the middle east zone….. While half of Istanbul is located in Europe….sharing its border with Greece and Bulgaria
Slide 5:
1. THE ORIGINAL DOME WAS REPLACED AFTER AN EARTHQUAKE IN 558 CE.
Soaring 160 feet high, with a diameter of 131 feet, the grand feature of the Hagia Sophia was its large central dome. The dome and the church were designed by architects Anthemios of Tralles and Isidoros of Miletos, but unlike the dome of the Pantheon, which has never faltered, an earthquake in 558 CE caused the Hagia Sophia's dome to collapse. It was rebuilt to a height of 182 feet, and the walls were reinforced in 562 CE. The dome's weight is supported by a series of smaller domes, arcades, and four large arches.
2. THE CHURCH WAS TWICE DESTROYED BY RIOTS.
First built in Constantinople in 360 CE and dedicated by the Roman Emperor Constantius II (son of Constantine, the founder of Constantinople), the initial, wood-constructed Hagia Sophia burned during a series of riots in 404 CE. In 415 CE, Emperor Theodosius II ordered the church rebuilt, but the Nika Revolt in 532 CE caused widespread death and destruction in the city, and the church was wiped out a second time.
3. ONE OF THE SEVEN ANCIENT WONDERS WAS USED IN THE CHURCH'S CONSTRUCTION.
To fortify (and beautify) the interior of the church, columns from the long-abandoned and destroyed Temple of Artemis in Ephesus were used for the Hagia Sophia. Additional building materials may also have come from ancient sites in Baalbeck and Pergamom.
6. BELIEVERS SAY THE 'WEEPING COLUMN' HAS HEALING POWERS.
Also called the "sweating column," the "wishing column," and the "perspiring column," the weeping column stands in the northwest portion of the church and is one of 107 columns in the building. The pillar is partly covered in bronze, with a hole in the middle, and it is damp to the touch. The alleged blessing of St. Gregory has led many to rub the column in search of divine healing.
7. THE FOUNDER OF MODERN TURKEY TURNED IT INTO A MUSEUM.
Former army officer Mustafa Kemal Atatürk founded modern Turkey and served as its first president
The document provides an introduction to a course on the History of Architecture and the Built Environment. It discusses key concepts like what history and architecture are, and traces how architecture has changed over time in areas like building design and construction methods. The course will examine architectural developments in early civilizations like Egypt, Mesopotamia, and the Indus Valley. It outlines a tentative teaching schedule and types of assignments students will complete, focusing on tracing architectural and structural changes from early shelters to modern structures.
The document provides details about Byzantine architecture and the iconic Hagia Sophia building in Istanbul. Some key points:
- Byzantine architecture was influenced by Roman styles but featured large central domes supported by pendentives, extensive mosaics, and ornate decoration.
- The Hagia Sophia was one of the largest and most important Byzantine churches, built in the 6th century AD under the emperor Justinian. It used innovative construction techniques like brick and mortar and the first large pendentives to support its massive central dome.
- The dome of the Hagia Sophia was over 100 feet wide and helped establish the central dome as the dominant architectural feature of Byzantine
Islamic architecture originated from Roman, Byzantine, and Persian influences and spread throughout the Islamic world. It includes mosques, tombs, palaces, and forts and is characterized by courtyards, hypostyle halls, vaulting, muqarnas, and geometric and floral ornamentation. Major architectural features include domes, arches, arabesque patterns, and calligraphy. Early influences included the Dome of the Rock and Great Mosque of Damascus, which incorporated Byzantine elements. Regional variations emerged, with Eastern styles featuring non-radial vaulting and the West utilizing horseshoe arches.
This Powerpoint slideshow presentation shows the amzaning 1500 years old building that is still standing today. Together with the Panteon in Rome, they are the two most important historical buildings in the history of European architecture today that are still in use. The building was started as a Christian church in the city of Constantinople, as the Christian rival church in the New Rome of the East. In 1453, the city fell to the Turks. It became a mosque and inspired many to follow its architectural style. Today, it is a museum.
Lecture 06: Islamic Architecture in India_Khilji DynastyKowshik Roy
This is a class lecture on Islamic Architecture in India. Architecture of Khilji Dynasty has covered in this lecture.
Course Title: Architectural Heritage-IV
Architecture Discipline,
Khulna University, Khulna
Gothic architecture originated in France in the 12th century and spread throughout Western Europe until the 16th century. It is characterized by pointed arches, ribbed vaults, flying buttresses, and stained glass windows, which allowed cathedrals to be much taller with larger windows than previous Romanesque designs. Key elements included ribbed vaulting, flying buttresses, rose windows, and elaborate carvings and sculptures both inside and out. Gothic architecture is best exemplified by Europe's great cathedrals such as Notre Dame and Chartres Cathedral, which featured soaring heights, pointed arches, stained glass, and sculpture that told biblical stories to worshippers.
The Sydney Harbour Bridge is the widest long span bridge in the world. It spans the Sydney Harbour and is 1,149 meters long total. It has eight vehicle lanes, two train lines, a footway, and a cycleway crossing its 49 meter wide deck. The bridge's arch span is 503 meters long and its pylons are 89 meters high above sea level, made of concrete faced with granite. It was built using temporary anchorages and wire ropes as it was constructed from both sides of the harbor.
Islamic Architecture in India: Imperial styleAr. TANIA BERA
The document discusses the evolution of Islamic architecture in India from the 12th to 16th centuries during the Delhi Sultanate period. It covers the major architectural developments and monuments constructed during the Slave, Khalji, Tughlaq, Sayyid and Lodi dynasties. Key monuments mentioned include the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque, Qutb Minar, Alai Darwaza, tombs of Iltutmish and Sultan Ghari from the Slave dynasty, and Adhai Din Ka Jhopra mosque from the Khalji dynasty. Developments during the Tughlaq dynasty such as tombs of Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq,
The document provides an introduction to a course on the History of Architecture and the Built Environment. It discusses key concepts like what history and architecture are, and traces how architecture has changed over time in areas like building design and construction methods. The course will examine architectural developments in early civilizations like Egypt, Mesopotamia, and the Indus Valley. It outlines a tentative teaching schedule and types of assignments students will complete, focusing on tracing architectural and structural changes from early shelters to modern structures.
The document provides details about Byzantine architecture and the iconic Hagia Sophia building in Istanbul. Some key points:
- Byzantine architecture was influenced by Roman styles but featured large central domes supported by pendentives, extensive mosaics, and ornate decoration.
- The Hagia Sophia was one of the largest and most important Byzantine churches, built in the 6th century AD under the emperor Justinian. It used innovative construction techniques like brick and mortar and the first large pendentives to support its massive central dome.
- The dome of the Hagia Sophia was over 100 feet wide and helped establish the central dome as the dominant architectural feature of Byzantine
Islamic architecture originated from Roman, Byzantine, and Persian influences and spread throughout the Islamic world. It includes mosques, tombs, palaces, and forts and is characterized by courtyards, hypostyle halls, vaulting, muqarnas, and geometric and floral ornamentation. Major architectural features include domes, arches, arabesque patterns, and calligraphy. Early influences included the Dome of the Rock and Great Mosque of Damascus, which incorporated Byzantine elements. Regional variations emerged, with Eastern styles featuring non-radial vaulting and the West utilizing horseshoe arches.
This Powerpoint slideshow presentation shows the amzaning 1500 years old building that is still standing today. Together with the Panteon in Rome, they are the two most important historical buildings in the history of European architecture today that are still in use. The building was started as a Christian church in the city of Constantinople, as the Christian rival church in the New Rome of the East. In 1453, the city fell to the Turks. It became a mosque and inspired many to follow its architectural style. Today, it is a museum.
Lecture 06: Islamic Architecture in India_Khilji DynastyKowshik Roy
This is a class lecture on Islamic Architecture in India. Architecture of Khilji Dynasty has covered in this lecture.
Course Title: Architectural Heritage-IV
Architecture Discipline,
Khulna University, Khulna
Gothic architecture originated in France in the 12th century and spread throughout Western Europe until the 16th century. It is characterized by pointed arches, ribbed vaults, flying buttresses, and stained glass windows, which allowed cathedrals to be much taller with larger windows than previous Romanesque designs. Key elements included ribbed vaulting, flying buttresses, rose windows, and elaborate carvings and sculptures both inside and out. Gothic architecture is best exemplified by Europe's great cathedrals such as Notre Dame and Chartres Cathedral, which featured soaring heights, pointed arches, stained glass, and sculpture that told biblical stories to worshippers.
The Sydney Harbour Bridge is the widest long span bridge in the world. It spans the Sydney Harbour and is 1,149 meters long total. It has eight vehicle lanes, two train lines, a footway, and a cycleway crossing its 49 meter wide deck. The bridge's arch span is 503 meters long and its pylons are 89 meters high above sea level, made of concrete faced with granite. It was built using temporary anchorages and wire ropes as it was constructed from both sides of the harbor.
Islamic Architecture in India: Imperial styleAr. TANIA BERA
The document discusses the evolution of Islamic architecture in India from the 12th to 16th centuries during the Delhi Sultanate period. It covers the major architectural developments and monuments constructed during the Slave, Khalji, Tughlaq, Sayyid and Lodi dynasties. Key monuments mentioned include the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque, Qutb Minar, Alai Darwaza, tombs of Iltutmish and Sultan Ghari from the Slave dynasty, and Adhai Din Ka Jhopra mosque from the Khalji dynasty. Developments during the Tughlaq dynasty such as tombs of Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq,
Lecture 07: Islamic Architecture in India_Tughlaq DynastyKowshik Roy
This is a class lecture on Islamic Architecture in India. Architecture of Tughlaq Dynasty has covered in this lecture.
Course Title: Architectural Heritage-IV
Architecture Discipline,
Khulna University, Khulna
The Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain was constructed between 1991-1997 to revitalize the deteriorating city. Designed by architect Frank Gehry, the building features a dramatic titanium-clad form inspired by ship sails that stands out against the river and bridge. The striking architecture transformed Bilbao into an international tourist destination and example of how landmark buildings can brand and economically boost a city.
The document summarizes information about Islam, mosques, and then provides a case study of the Jame Mosque in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It discusses how the word Islam derives from "salaama" meaning peace and obedience to God. It explains that mosques originated from the Arabic word "mesdjid" meaning to prostrate before God. Five pillars of Islam are outlined, most of which are related to activities centered around mosques. The development of Islamic architecture and mosques in Bengal is described, from early thatched structures to the integration of domes and courtyards over time. The case study then provides details on the Jame Mosque, which was completed in 2018 in Dhaka and covers
Islamic architecture developed from many influences, including Roman, Byzantine, Persian, and Central Asian styles. The mosque is the most important building in Islamic architecture, with early examples including the Great Mosque of Qairouan in Tunisia. Other notable mosques include the Mosque of Ibn Tulun in Cairo and the Great Mosque of Córdoba in Spain. Domes, arches, courtyards, and mihrabs are characteristic architectural features of mosques and other Islamic buildings. Squinches allowed the construction of domes and their use spread domed structures throughout the Islamic world.
The document summarizes key architectural features of mosques. Mosques typically include a large central prayer hall where worshippers pray on the floor. An open courtyard called a sahn surrounds the prayer hall and often includes a fountain for ablutions. A mihrab niche in the qibla wall indicates the direction of Mecca. Minarets are towers used to call worshippers to prayer. Domes symbolize the vault of heaven and decorate the interior with intricate patterns. Famous mosques mentioned include the Al-Masjid an-Nabawi mosque in Medina and the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
The document provides information about several historical monuments and buildings located in the Qutub complex in Mehrauli, Delhi, India, including the Qutub Minar tower, Alai Darwaza gateway, and Tughlaq tombs. It describes the Qutub Minar as a 72.5 meter tall minaret that was begun in the 12th century and completed in the 14th century. The Alai Darwaza gateway was built in 1311 and features horseshoe arches and intricate carvings. The Tughlaq tombs from the 14th century exhibit early Indo-Islamic architectural styles with influences from Hindu temple design.
The Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain was designed by American architect Frank Gehry. Known for his deconstructivist style, Gehry designed the museum with unusual twisted and curving forms clad in titanium and stone. The three gallery floors surround a large central atrium connected by glass walkways. Though asymmetrical on the outside with irregular titanium walls, inside provides visitors with interconnecting exhibition spaces flooded with light from the atrium. The unconventional design has become an iconic landmark and major tourist destination, transforming Bilbao into an international cultural center.
BV Doshi is an Indian architect known for establishing the Center for Environmental Planning and Technology in Ahmedabad. He studied under Le Corbusier in the 1950s and worked with Louis Kahn on the IIM Bangalore campus. Doshi's work is influenced by modernist philosophies but focuses more on the Indian context by providing quality environments suited to local needs and materials. Notable projects include the IIM Bangalore campus which draws from Fatehpur Sikri's layout, the Sangath office complex arranged around courtyards, and the underground Husain-Doshi Gufa art gallery with protruding domical structures. Doshi combines influences from modernism and vernacular Indian architecture in innovative and economical designs.
The transept of Romanesque churches was unified by creating a regular crossing bordered by arches of equal size corresponding to the four arms of the church. Wall passages contained within church walls articulated the wall surface and decorated exterior faces. Ambulatories extended around apsidal sanctuaries, creating continuous passageways with attached chapels. Sculptural decoration included carved capitals, doorways and arcades, with regional variations.
The Heydar Aliyev Cultural Centre in Baku, Azerbaijan was designed by Zaha Hadid Architects. It uses a combination of a concrete structure and space frame system to achieve large column-free interior spaces under its curved exterior. The space frame enabled construction of the free-form structure and uses vertical elements absorbed by the envelope. Reinforced concrete is used for shear walls and foundations, while the space frame, concrete, and glass fiber reinforced polyester and concrete panels create the distinctive curved surface.
The document provides information on Indo-Gothic or Indo-Saracenic architecture. It discusses how this style fused elements of Indian-Islamic and native Indian architecture with Gothic revival and neo-classical styles favored in Victorian Britain. Some key features of Indo-Saracenic architecture discussed include bulbous domes, horseshoe arches, delicate ornamentation, and towers/minarets. Several prominent British architects who worked in this style are also mentioned, including Henry Irwin who designed notable buildings like the Madras High Court. Specific examples of buildings constructed in major cities across India in this hybrid Indo-Saracenic style are then outlined.
Tadao Ando is a Japanese architect known for his minimalist concrete designs that emphasize empty space and simplicity. Ando was strongly influenced by Japanese culture and religion in his emphasis on nothingness and haiku-like designs. He is a self-taught architect who believes architecture can reform society by changing how people live and the identity of places. Ando creates spaces that respond to human spirituality through the juxtaposition of solid concrete walls and natural light.
Hagia Sophia in Istanbul was constructed between 532-537 CE and served as the main basilica of the Byzantine Empire, holding the largest dome in the world until the 15th century. The current structure is nearly square at 269 by 240 feet, with the dome hovering 180 feet above the mosaic floor. It was innovatively decorated with large marble slabs and mosaics, including one depicting Christ over the main dome. Under the rule of Emperor Justinian and a large workforce, the church was completed in just under six years, using materials including bricks, mortar, marble, and columns sourced from other structures.
Islamic Architecture in India- Imperial styleAngel Roselin
The document provides an overview of Indo-Islamic architecture during different dynasties between 1191-1557 CE. It classifies Indo-Islamic architecture into Imperial, Provincial and Mughal styles. The Imperial style during the Delhi Sultanate period saw a mix of Indian and Arabic styles. Key buildings from the Slave dynasty include the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque and Qutub Minar. The Alai Darwaza gate was built during the Khalji dynasty. Tughlaqabad fort, built by the Tughlaq dynasty, was later abandoned due to a curse.
This document provides an overview of Islamic architectural styles from several influential empires. It discusses key elements like minarets, domes, and decorative calligraphy. Common interpretations emphasize repeating geometric patterns to represent Allah's infinite power, and avoiding human/animal depictions. Examples highlighted include the Domes of the Rock in Jerusalem, the Great Mosque of Damascus, and the iconic Taj Mahal, incorporating influences from Persian, Hindu, and Mughal design traditions.
Santiago Calatrava is a Spanish architect and engineer known for designing buildings and structures that resemble moving human figures. He was born in 1951 in Spain and studied architecture and civil engineering. Calatrava draws inspiration from nature and the human body, blending visual style with engineering principles. Some of his notable works include the Turning Torso building in Sweden, the Auditorio de Tenerife concert hall in Spain's Canary Islands, and the Lyon-Satolas TGV railway station in France, which resembles a giant bird. Calatrava's structures are symbolic, using long sweeping lines, and capturing a sense of movement through static designs.
This document provides an architectural timeline from prehistoric times to the present, outlining 14 major periods including Prehistoric (11,600 BC to 3,500 BC), Ancient Egypt (3,050 BC to 900 BC), Classical (850 BC to AD 476), Byzantine (527 to 565), Romanesque (800 to 1200), Gothic (1100 to 1450), Renaissance (1400 to 1600), Baroque (1600 to 1830), Rococo (1650 to 1790), Art Nouveau (1890 to 1914), Art Deco (1925 to 1937), Modernist Styles (1900 to present), Postmodernism (1972 to present), and Neo-Modernism and Parametricism (1997 to present). Examples
This document provides information on Islamic architecture in India, beginning with the rise of Islam under Qutub-ud-din Aibak in 1206. It discusses important rulers of the Delhi Sultanate like Iltutmish and Razia Sultan. It describes architectural structures built during this period like the Qutub Minar, Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque, and Alai Darwaza. It also covers architectural developments under the Khilji, Tughlaq, Sayyid and Lodhi dynasties, highlighting structures such as Tughlaqabad Fort and tombs of sultans. The document thus summarizes the emergence and evolution of Islamic architecture in India over different
The Abu Simbel temples were carved out of rock during the 13th century BC reign of Pharaoh Ramesses II as a monument to himself and his queen after a major victory. The temples were threatened by the rising waters from the Aswan High Dam project, so between 1964-1968 an international effort relocated the massive structures over 200 meters back and 65 meters higher to save them. The temples originally served to impress upon and Egyptianize the local Nubian people, and their impressive statues and carvings commemorate Ramesses II and the Egyptian gods.
This document summarizes Byzantine architecture between the 4th and 14th centuries AD. Some key points:
- Byzantine architecture emerged as the Roman Empire's capital moved to Constantinople in 330 AD. It combined Roman and eastern influences and featured domes, mosaics, and complex floor plans.
- Major structures included Hagia Sophia, built under Justinian in 537 AD, and San Vitale in Ravenna, both featuring central plans and domes.
- Justinian's building program reconstructed many churches across the Byzantine Empire in the new domed basilica style fusing central plans and basilicas. This style came to define Byzantine ecclesiastical architecture.
National & international heritage buildingKaiserin Tania
The document provides information about two heritage buildings - the Shat Gombuj Mosque in Bangladesh and Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey. It describes the architectural features and history of the Shat Gombuj Mosque, including that it was built in the 15th century and has 77 domes. It also outlines the history of Hagia Sophia, including that it was originally a Christian church, later a mosque, and is now a museum. It has changed functions and architectural features over time as a result.
Hagia Sofia was built between 532 and 537, as a Christian church. It has influenced architects ever since. The circular dome covering a square base was developed at the same time as the Basilica plan of the Early Christian churches, in Italy. The Byzantine dome was later adopted into Islamic architecture. However, the Roman dome was constructed differently. Romans placed their dome over a solid circle of walling, best seen in the example of the Pantheon in Rome, instead of using the pendentives (an architectural feature).
However, one shared feature of the time between the two styles was the use of opaque glass mosaics in the interior decoration, covering the walls.
The Hagia Sofia plan is basically an inscribed Greek cross. The hall has four piers at the corners of the square rising in circular arches to support a central dome by means of four pendentives. The upper galleries were used by the women, and were reached by steps inside the building. Much of Hagia Sofia's appeal comes from its size. The inside is dominated by the central dome over 30.5 metres in diameter.
Today after about 1500 years of continue used, Hagia Sofia still dominates the skyline of the Bosphorus. It is truly a milestone, among the world’s greatest architectural achievements, a testament of the sophistication of the 6C Byzantine Empire.
Lecture 07: Islamic Architecture in India_Tughlaq DynastyKowshik Roy
This is a class lecture on Islamic Architecture in India. Architecture of Tughlaq Dynasty has covered in this lecture.
Course Title: Architectural Heritage-IV
Architecture Discipline,
Khulna University, Khulna
The Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain was constructed between 1991-1997 to revitalize the deteriorating city. Designed by architect Frank Gehry, the building features a dramatic titanium-clad form inspired by ship sails that stands out against the river and bridge. The striking architecture transformed Bilbao into an international tourist destination and example of how landmark buildings can brand and economically boost a city.
The document summarizes information about Islam, mosques, and then provides a case study of the Jame Mosque in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It discusses how the word Islam derives from "salaama" meaning peace and obedience to God. It explains that mosques originated from the Arabic word "mesdjid" meaning to prostrate before God. Five pillars of Islam are outlined, most of which are related to activities centered around mosques. The development of Islamic architecture and mosques in Bengal is described, from early thatched structures to the integration of domes and courtyards over time. The case study then provides details on the Jame Mosque, which was completed in 2018 in Dhaka and covers
Islamic architecture developed from many influences, including Roman, Byzantine, Persian, and Central Asian styles. The mosque is the most important building in Islamic architecture, with early examples including the Great Mosque of Qairouan in Tunisia. Other notable mosques include the Mosque of Ibn Tulun in Cairo and the Great Mosque of Córdoba in Spain. Domes, arches, courtyards, and mihrabs are characteristic architectural features of mosques and other Islamic buildings. Squinches allowed the construction of domes and their use spread domed structures throughout the Islamic world.
The document summarizes key architectural features of mosques. Mosques typically include a large central prayer hall where worshippers pray on the floor. An open courtyard called a sahn surrounds the prayer hall and often includes a fountain for ablutions. A mihrab niche in the qibla wall indicates the direction of Mecca. Minarets are towers used to call worshippers to prayer. Domes symbolize the vault of heaven and decorate the interior with intricate patterns. Famous mosques mentioned include the Al-Masjid an-Nabawi mosque in Medina and the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
The document provides information about several historical monuments and buildings located in the Qutub complex in Mehrauli, Delhi, India, including the Qutub Minar tower, Alai Darwaza gateway, and Tughlaq tombs. It describes the Qutub Minar as a 72.5 meter tall minaret that was begun in the 12th century and completed in the 14th century. The Alai Darwaza gateway was built in 1311 and features horseshoe arches and intricate carvings. The Tughlaq tombs from the 14th century exhibit early Indo-Islamic architectural styles with influences from Hindu temple design.
The Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain was designed by American architect Frank Gehry. Known for his deconstructivist style, Gehry designed the museum with unusual twisted and curving forms clad in titanium and stone. The three gallery floors surround a large central atrium connected by glass walkways. Though asymmetrical on the outside with irregular titanium walls, inside provides visitors with interconnecting exhibition spaces flooded with light from the atrium. The unconventional design has become an iconic landmark and major tourist destination, transforming Bilbao into an international cultural center.
BV Doshi is an Indian architect known for establishing the Center for Environmental Planning and Technology in Ahmedabad. He studied under Le Corbusier in the 1950s and worked with Louis Kahn on the IIM Bangalore campus. Doshi's work is influenced by modernist philosophies but focuses more on the Indian context by providing quality environments suited to local needs and materials. Notable projects include the IIM Bangalore campus which draws from Fatehpur Sikri's layout, the Sangath office complex arranged around courtyards, and the underground Husain-Doshi Gufa art gallery with protruding domical structures. Doshi combines influences from modernism and vernacular Indian architecture in innovative and economical designs.
The transept of Romanesque churches was unified by creating a regular crossing bordered by arches of equal size corresponding to the four arms of the church. Wall passages contained within church walls articulated the wall surface and decorated exterior faces. Ambulatories extended around apsidal sanctuaries, creating continuous passageways with attached chapels. Sculptural decoration included carved capitals, doorways and arcades, with regional variations.
The Heydar Aliyev Cultural Centre in Baku, Azerbaijan was designed by Zaha Hadid Architects. It uses a combination of a concrete structure and space frame system to achieve large column-free interior spaces under its curved exterior. The space frame enabled construction of the free-form structure and uses vertical elements absorbed by the envelope. Reinforced concrete is used for shear walls and foundations, while the space frame, concrete, and glass fiber reinforced polyester and concrete panels create the distinctive curved surface.
The document provides information on Indo-Gothic or Indo-Saracenic architecture. It discusses how this style fused elements of Indian-Islamic and native Indian architecture with Gothic revival and neo-classical styles favored in Victorian Britain. Some key features of Indo-Saracenic architecture discussed include bulbous domes, horseshoe arches, delicate ornamentation, and towers/minarets. Several prominent British architects who worked in this style are also mentioned, including Henry Irwin who designed notable buildings like the Madras High Court. Specific examples of buildings constructed in major cities across India in this hybrid Indo-Saracenic style are then outlined.
Tadao Ando is a Japanese architect known for his minimalist concrete designs that emphasize empty space and simplicity. Ando was strongly influenced by Japanese culture and religion in his emphasis on nothingness and haiku-like designs. He is a self-taught architect who believes architecture can reform society by changing how people live and the identity of places. Ando creates spaces that respond to human spirituality through the juxtaposition of solid concrete walls and natural light.
Hagia Sophia in Istanbul was constructed between 532-537 CE and served as the main basilica of the Byzantine Empire, holding the largest dome in the world until the 15th century. The current structure is nearly square at 269 by 240 feet, with the dome hovering 180 feet above the mosaic floor. It was innovatively decorated with large marble slabs and mosaics, including one depicting Christ over the main dome. Under the rule of Emperor Justinian and a large workforce, the church was completed in just under six years, using materials including bricks, mortar, marble, and columns sourced from other structures.
Islamic Architecture in India- Imperial styleAngel Roselin
The document provides an overview of Indo-Islamic architecture during different dynasties between 1191-1557 CE. It classifies Indo-Islamic architecture into Imperial, Provincial and Mughal styles. The Imperial style during the Delhi Sultanate period saw a mix of Indian and Arabic styles. Key buildings from the Slave dynasty include the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque and Qutub Minar. The Alai Darwaza gate was built during the Khalji dynasty. Tughlaqabad fort, built by the Tughlaq dynasty, was later abandoned due to a curse.
This document provides an overview of Islamic architectural styles from several influential empires. It discusses key elements like minarets, domes, and decorative calligraphy. Common interpretations emphasize repeating geometric patterns to represent Allah's infinite power, and avoiding human/animal depictions. Examples highlighted include the Domes of the Rock in Jerusalem, the Great Mosque of Damascus, and the iconic Taj Mahal, incorporating influences from Persian, Hindu, and Mughal design traditions.
Santiago Calatrava is a Spanish architect and engineer known for designing buildings and structures that resemble moving human figures. He was born in 1951 in Spain and studied architecture and civil engineering. Calatrava draws inspiration from nature and the human body, blending visual style with engineering principles. Some of his notable works include the Turning Torso building in Sweden, the Auditorio de Tenerife concert hall in Spain's Canary Islands, and the Lyon-Satolas TGV railway station in France, which resembles a giant bird. Calatrava's structures are symbolic, using long sweeping lines, and capturing a sense of movement through static designs.
This document provides an architectural timeline from prehistoric times to the present, outlining 14 major periods including Prehistoric (11,600 BC to 3,500 BC), Ancient Egypt (3,050 BC to 900 BC), Classical (850 BC to AD 476), Byzantine (527 to 565), Romanesque (800 to 1200), Gothic (1100 to 1450), Renaissance (1400 to 1600), Baroque (1600 to 1830), Rococo (1650 to 1790), Art Nouveau (1890 to 1914), Art Deco (1925 to 1937), Modernist Styles (1900 to present), Postmodernism (1972 to present), and Neo-Modernism and Parametricism (1997 to present). Examples
This document provides information on Islamic architecture in India, beginning with the rise of Islam under Qutub-ud-din Aibak in 1206. It discusses important rulers of the Delhi Sultanate like Iltutmish and Razia Sultan. It describes architectural structures built during this period like the Qutub Minar, Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque, and Alai Darwaza. It also covers architectural developments under the Khilji, Tughlaq, Sayyid and Lodhi dynasties, highlighting structures such as Tughlaqabad Fort and tombs of sultans. The document thus summarizes the emergence and evolution of Islamic architecture in India over different
The Abu Simbel temples were carved out of rock during the 13th century BC reign of Pharaoh Ramesses II as a monument to himself and his queen after a major victory. The temples were threatened by the rising waters from the Aswan High Dam project, so between 1964-1968 an international effort relocated the massive structures over 200 meters back and 65 meters higher to save them. The temples originally served to impress upon and Egyptianize the local Nubian people, and their impressive statues and carvings commemorate Ramesses II and the Egyptian gods.
This document summarizes Byzantine architecture between the 4th and 14th centuries AD. Some key points:
- Byzantine architecture emerged as the Roman Empire's capital moved to Constantinople in 330 AD. It combined Roman and eastern influences and featured domes, mosaics, and complex floor plans.
- Major structures included Hagia Sophia, built under Justinian in 537 AD, and San Vitale in Ravenna, both featuring central plans and domes.
- Justinian's building program reconstructed many churches across the Byzantine Empire in the new domed basilica style fusing central plans and basilicas. This style came to define Byzantine ecclesiastical architecture.
National & international heritage buildingKaiserin Tania
The document provides information about two heritage buildings - the Shat Gombuj Mosque in Bangladesh and Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey. It describes the architectural features and history of the Shat Gombuj Mosque, including that it was built in the 15th century and has 77 domes. It also outlines the history of Hagia Sophia, including that it was originally a Christian church, later a mosque, and is now a museum. It has changed functions and architectural features over time as a result.
Hagia Sofia was built between 532 and 537, as a Christian church. It has influenced architects ever since. The circular dome covering a square base was developed at the same time as the Basilica plan of the Early Christian churches, in Italy. The Byzantine dome was later adopted into Islamic architecture. However, the Roman dome was constructed differently. Romans placed their dome over a solid circle of walling, best seen in the example of the Pantheon in Rome, instead of using the pendentives (an architectural feature).
However, one shared feature of the time between the two styles was the use of opaque glass mosaics in the interior decoration, covering the walls.
The Hagia Sofia plan is basically an inscribed Greek cross. The hall has four piers at the corners of the square rising in circular arches to support a central dome by means of four pendentives. The upper galleries were used by the women, and were reached by steps inside the building. Much of Hagia Sofia's appeal comes from its size. The inside is dominated by the central dome over 30.5 metres in diameter.
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5. INTRODUCTION
1. Cathedral, Mosque, Museum. The Hagia Sophia (aya sofya) has withstood the
ravages of War and .earthquakes, a testament to Istanbul’s tumultuous past
2. The church was twice destroyed by riots, the present building is the third
incarnation of Hagia Sophia.
3. One of the Seven ancient wonders was used in the church’s construction.
4. Some of the Islamic features were added to the building.
5. The Sultan ordered to cover frescoes and mosaics present on the walls of
Hagia Sophia.
6. Believers say the “weeping column” has healing powers.
7. The founder of modern turkey turned it into a museum.
8. Now it once again host prayers while remaining open for visitors.
6. BACKGROUND
The complex remained a mosque until 1931, when it was closed to the public for four years. It
was re-opened in 1935 as a museum by the secular Republic of Turkey. According to data
released by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Hagia Sophia was Turkey's most visited
tourist attraction in 2015 and 2019.
In early July 2020, the Council of State annulled the Cabinet’s 1934 decision to establish the
museum, revoking the monument's status, and a subsequent decree by Turkish
president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan ordered the reclassification of Hagia Sophia as a
mosque. The 1934 decree was ruled to be unlawful under both Ottoman and Turkish law as
Hagia Sophia's waqf, endowed by Sultan Mehmed, had designated the site a mosque;
proponents of the decision argued the Hagia Sophia was the personal property of the
sultan.[ This redesignation is controversial, invoking condemnation from the Turkish
opposition, UNESCO, the World Council of Churches, the International Association of
Byzantine Studies, and many international leaders
7. Commissioned the construction
of the first Hagia Sophia in 360
AD. It was built with a wooden
roof and was soon burned to the
ground in riots
Byzantine Emperor
Constantine II
8. Theodosius II built the second
version as a grand marble structure
in 415 AD, which was razed to the
ground for the second time during
the Nika Revolt in 532 AD.
Byzantine Emperor
Theodosius II
13. Q. Why are we studying this monument?
A. To understand how scieties remember the past. The social
impact of cultural heritage becomes particularly graphic in the
cases where heritage is used for stimulating a dialogue between
different cultural groups. Fostering intercultural dialogue, cultural
and social inclusion and creating an atmosphere of tolerance
through heritage projects or heritage institutions form part of a
contemporary agenda, though often neglected.
14. 2. CIVIL PRIDE AND TOLERANCE
4. SYMBOLIC &
CONCEPTUAL TOOL
Supporting factor of tourism
1. PUBLIC MEMORY 3. ENHANCES SOCIAL COHESION
Shared narrative of “our”
history
IMPACT ON THE SOCIETY(1/2)
Islamic victory over
Christianity
By an inclusive,
coordinated policy-
making process
15. IMPACT ON THE SOCIETY(2/2)
5. PROMOTES CULTURAL
HOMOGENEITY 6.POINT OF CONTENTION
7. COMMUNITY
EMPOWERMENT
8. FOSTERS SOCIAL
INCLUSION
Shared relation amongst
citizens
Political consequences
Referring to groups
spatially conneted Improving terms within
the society
16. CONCLUSION/ FINDINGS
1. It was converted by Ataturk in 1935, following politics and religion being split by
Turkish Secularism. Since then it has been a meeting point of many faiths.
2. Islamic groups have fought to pray at Hagia Sophia angering neighboring Greece
which argues this building to be a part of their orthodox Christian history.
3. UNESCO has warned Turkey that its conversion to a mosque could violate the
world cultural heritage convention.
4. Istanbul already has more than 3000 mosques so the city doesn’t need another
but since Hagia Sophia is the ultimate symbol of the Muslim Ottoman conquest of
Christian Constantinople – Turkish President Erdogan, a conservative Muslim,
supports this plan to draw support from his conservative voters.
5. he first prayer service was held on July 24 and that the building still remains
accessible to non-Muslims.
6. Following Mr. Erdogan’s announcement, UNESCO, which lists the building as a
World Heritage site, said it deeply regretted a decision “taken without prior
dialogue.”
19. SOLUTION
1. Proper Management Plan is required
2. Generating Contemporary Awareness on Society’s value of
their heritage
3. Updated Legal Framework is required
4. Strict administration on management activities
5. Making decisions focused more on structural conservation
6. Involve NGOs
So today we will be discussing about this iconic structure… World’s great wonder know as, Hagia Sophia in Greek…. Santa Sophia in Latin and Aya Sophia in Turkish……. Meaning HOLY WISDOM!!!
On 24th July it re-opened as a mosque!
Situated on a hill overlooking the Sea of Marmara and the Bosphorus, Hagia Sophia has gone through various transformations since it was built in what is now Istanbul in 537 and it remains one of the most important monuments of the world.
This map here shows us the location of hagia Sophia, if u look closely ,,, u will understand that majority of Turkey falls in Asian part of the world and is included under middle east zone….. While half of Istanbul is located in Europe….sharing its border with Greece and Bulgaria
This map again gives u a closer look of the location and it surroundings.
Lets get into the case study now…….and understand how this majestic structure came into being and how it functioned over time.
1. THE ORIGINAL DOME WAS REPLACED AFTER AN EARTHQUAKE IN 558 CE.
Soaring 160 feet high, with a diameter of 131 feet, the grand feature of the Hagia Sophia was its large central dome. The dome and the church were designed by architects Anthemios of Tralles and Isidoros of Miletos, but unlike the dome of the Pantheon, which has never faltered, an earthquake in 558 CE caused the Hagia Sophia's dome to collapse. It was rebuilt to a height of 182 feet, and the walls were reinforced in 562 CE. The dome's weight is supported by a series of smaller domes, arcades, and four large arches.
2. THE CHURCH WAS TWICE DESTROYED BY RIOTS.
First built in Constantinople in 360 CE and dedicated by the Roman Emperor Constantius II (son of Constantine, the founder of Constantinople), the initial, wood-constructed Hagia Sophia burned during a series of riots in 404 CE. In 415 CE, Emperor Theodosius II ordered the church rebuilt, but the Nika Revolt in 532 CE caused widespread death and destruction in the city, and the church was wiped out a second time.
3. ONE OF THE SEVEN ANCIENT WONDERS WAS USED IN THE CHURCH'S CONSTRUCTION.
To fortify (and beautify) the interior of the church, columns from the long-abandoned and destroyed Temple of Artemis in Ephesus were used for the Hagia Sophia. Additional building materials may also have come from ancient sites in Baalbeck and Pergamom.
6. BELIEVERS SAY THE 'WEEPING COLUMN' HAS HEALING POWERS.
Also called the "sweating column," the "wishing column," and the "perspiring column," the weeping column stands in the northwest portion of the church and is one of 107 columns in the building. The pillar is partly covered in bronze, with a hole in the middle, and it is damp to the touch. The alleged blessing of St. Gregory has led many to rub the column in search of divine healing.
7. THE FOUNDER OF MODERN TURKEY TURNED IT INTO A MUSEUM.
Former army officer Mustafa Kemal Atatürk founded modern Turkey and served as its first president from 1923 to 1938. In 1934, after banning many Islamic customs and Westernizing the country, Atatürk and the Turkish government secularized the former cathedral and mosque and converted it into a museum.
And if we dig deep t understand the cause and effect of such cirumstances…. We will have to start with Constantine II….who commissioned…..
THE FIRST GREAT BYZANTINE RULER ORDERED ITS RECONSTRUCTION.
Located in the Eastern Roman Empire region known as Byzantium, Constantinople was ruled for 38 years by the Emperor Justinian, starting in 527 CE. Five years after the Nika Revolt and the church’s destruction, Justinian inaugurated the newly rebuilt Hagia Sophia, the most important religious structure in his empire, on December 27, 537 CE.
Süleyman Şah bin Selim Şah Han
5. THE SULTAN ORDERED TO COVER FRESOES AND MOSAICS.
Instead of destroying the numerous frescoes and mosaics on the Hagia Sophia walls, Mehmed II ordered they be whitewashed in plaster and covered in Islamic designs and calligraphy. Many were later uncovered, documented, or restored by the Swiss-Italian architects Gaspare and Giuseppe Fossati.
4. SOME OF THE ISLAMIC FEATURES WERE ADDED TO THE BUILDING.
To use the space as a mosque, the rulers ordered that a mihrab (prayer niche), minbar (pulpit), and a fountain for ablutions be added to the Hagia Sophia. A succession of minarets was added to the exterior, and a school, kitchen, library, mausoleums, and sultan’s lodge joined the site over the centuries.
To study monuments is to study how societies remember the past. Furthermore, monuments are claim to land and power, regardless of their topic, and that claim is worth studying. Monuments can also convey historical narratives, both accurate and revisionist. It is also worth trying to interpret to whom monuments hold meaning,
This monument has been successful in creating a sense of public memory, a shared narrative of “our” history, a framework of meaning that has become a source of public identity. And this in turn has converted Hagia Sophia into a sense of collective identity, a changing its purpose for a larger cause, and a sense of commonality with one’s fellow citizens. This monument express and advocate for public values.
Whose Heritage? ……Civic pride is defined as having pride in your city, but it's much more than just that. Civic pride brings a community together and makes us feel good about where we live. …. The industry of tourism cultivates inter-cultural interaction. ... When arranged in a sustainable manner and in agreement with locals, it lessens pre-judgment and encourages goodwill. Eventually, it builds understanding and tolerance.
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5. a sense of pride in one’s culture, nationality and common background with fellow citizens.
6. because memory, social values, and meanings are not neutral factors. These are contested issues. There are political consequences of one way of telling the story against another. And so monuments are often points of contention. (Just think of the ugly controversy that flared up about the “mosque” at ground zero.) So this monument in history is in one sense typical of the context of other monuments and memorials: there are aggrieved group to whom the presentation is an ugly reminder of felt past injustice.
7. Community empowerment refers to the process of enabling communities to increase control over their lives. "Communities" are groups of people that may or may not be spatially connected, but who share common interests, concerns or identities.
8. Social inclusion is the process of improving the terms on which individuals and groups take part in society—improving the ability, opportunity, and dignity of those disadvantaged on the basis of their identity.
Many critics say he is trying to divert attention from other pressing issues- the corona virus crisis has hit turkey’s economy hard… his approval ratings including those of his parties had dropped so the Hagia Sophia from that perspective is somewhat like a – political joke ….a CARD- aired on place from time t tome, finally used!!!
Minutes after the ruling, Mr. Erdogan signed a decree transferring the management of Hagia Sophia from the Ministry of Culture to the Directorate of Religious Affairs. In a televised speech later Friday, he said it was important to restore the building’s status as it had been defined by Fatih Sultan Mehmet upon his conquest of Constantinople, in 1453.
From Vatican City, Pope Francis said he was afflicted by Turkey’s decision. “I think of Santa Sophia and I am very pained,” the pope said following his noon prayer on Sunday, his first public comment on the matter.
Earlier this month, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that Washington would view a change in Hagia Sophia’s status as “diminishing the legacy of this remarkable building and its unsurpassed ability…to serve humanity as a much-needed bridge between those of differing faith traditions and cultures.”
The Turkish Foreign Ministry immediately responded that it was “shocked” by Mr. Pompeo’s remarks, adding that “Hagia Sophia, situated on our land, is the property of Turkey, like all our cultural assets.”
When Greece protested the planned change last month, urging Turkey to act as a neutral custodian of a site that was once the seat of the Orthodox patriarch of Constantinople and “belongs to all of humanity,” Mr. Erdogan snapped back.
“They tell us that Hagia Sophia mustn’t be converted into a mosque. Are you governing Turkey?” retorted Mr. Erdogan,
UNESCO said on Friday its World Heritage Committee would review Hagia Sophia's status and that Turkey's decision raised questions about the impact on its universal value as a site of importance transcending borders and generations.
UNESCO’s questions surrounding Hagia Sophia’s new status included how the decision would affect physical access to the site, the structure of the buildings, the site’s moveable property and the site’s management.
A flashpoint of religious and national struggle whatever its future the Hagia Sophia will remain an icon of Istanbul.