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As of several masonry devices, squinches, trompes or pendentive's they are for the forming of a transition between a circular or polygonal construction, as a dome or lantern, and supporting masonry, of a different plan. All were used in Hagia Sophia
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What is the effect of the use of conches at the Church of Hagia Sophia?
What is the effect of the use of conches at the Church of Hagia Sophia? Hagia Sophia is a hybrid of longitude and central architectural planning. Flanking conches or semi domes form a long gitudinal nave that expands outward from the central dome to connect with the narthex on one side and the sanctuary apse on the.
What are the achievements of the Byzantines?
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What was the importance of justinians political, social, and architectural achievements?
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What is the current use of the hagia Sophia?
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Why did Justinian set up a panel of experts in the empire?
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What has the author Katharine Sophia Fisher Wilkie written?
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How could you use realize in a sentence?
The teacher had just realized that Sophia and Khadija weren't outside.
Was Justinian justified in his treatment of rebels during the Nike riots?
There is no record of how Justinian justified his treatment of the rioters. He might not have needed any. It was repression with the use of brutality. The repression continued with the execution or exile of the senators who supported the riots. Fear was probably enough. Probably the riots had gone too far as much of the city was destroyed. Justinian rebuilt the city and the city's main church, the Hagia Sophia, which was rebuilt in a very innovative way and was much admired.
What name did the Greek use for wisdom?
Sophia is the Greek name for wisdom. Yet, Athena is the Greek goddess of wisdom.
How do you use usedin a sentences?
- Mrs. Brown used many different strategies for teaching. - Sophia used me to hang out with Brittany. :)
