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LoC No.: 13000463

Title: Byzantine Churches in Constantinople: Their History and Architecture

Note: Reading ease score: 70.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Bryan Ness, Turgut Dincer and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This
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by The Internet Archive/Million Book Project)

Summary: "Byzantine Churches in Constantinople: Their History and Architecture" by Alexander Van Millingen is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the architectural evolution and historical significance of Byzantine churches in Constantinople, emphasizing their artistic and religious importance within the context of the city’s rich heritage. Likely aimed at both scholars and interested readers, it seeks to illuminate how these churches reflect the theological and artistic developments of their time. The opening of the work introduces the reader to the context and motivations behind the study. Van Millingen highlights that Byzantine Constantinople was not just a political stronghold but also a center for a thriving religious community that was instrumental in shaping Christian thought and practice. He discusses the tragic fate of many churches due to natural disasters, neglect, and transformation over time, emphasizing that only a few remain today. The author expresses both a sense of loss for the grandeur that once was and a dedication to thoroughly examining the surviving structures, hoping to bring to light the intricate details of their architecture and the history they encapsulate. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Van Millingen, Alexander, 1840-1915

Author: George, Walter S.

Author: Henderson, Arthur E. (Arthur Edward), 1870-

Author: Traquair, Ramsay, 1874-1952

EBook No.: 29077

Published: Jun 9, 2009

Downloads: 166

Language: English

Subject: Church architecture -- Turkey -- Istanbul

Subject: Architecture, Byzantine

Subject: Church buildings -- Turkey -- Istanbul

LoCC: Fine Arts: Architecture

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 13000463

Title: Byzantine Churches in Constantinople: Their History and Architecture

Note: Reading ease score: 70.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Bryan Ness, Turgut Dincer and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/Million Book Project)

Summary: "Byzantine Churches in Constantinople: Their History and Architecture" by Alexander Van Millingen is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the architectural evolution and historical significance of Byzantine churches in Constantinople, emphasizing their artistic and religious importance within the context of the city’s rich heritage. Likely aimed at both scholars and interested readers, it seeks to illuminate how these churches reflect the theological and artistic developments of their time. The opening of the work introduces the reader to the context and motivations behind the study. Van Millingen highlights that Byzantine Constantinople was not just a political stronghold but also a center for a thriving religious community that was instrumental in shaping Christian thought and practice. He discusses the tragic fate of many churches due to natural disasters, neglect, and transformation over time, emphasizing that only a few remain today. The author expresses both a sense of loss for the grandeur that once was and a dedication to thoroughly examining the surviving structures, hoping to bring to light the intricate details of their architecture and the history they encapsulate. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Van Millingen, Alexander, 1840-1915

Author: George, Walter S.

Author: Henderson, Arthur E. (Arthur Edward), 1870-

Author: Traquair, Ramsay, 1874-1952

EBook No.: 29077

Published: Jun 9, 2009

Downloads: 166

Language: English

Subject: Church architecture -- Turkey -- Istanbul

Subject: Architecture, Byzantine

Subject: Church buildings -- Turkey -- Istanbul

LoCC: Fine Arts: Architecture

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.