Santa Sofia was built between brick blocks and highlights its magnificent grayish dome that rests on a square base. One of his greatest successes is the combination of colors, because he plays between warm and cold harmoniously. In addition to the central dome, a smaller series closes the periphery of the building, next to the slender towers with a needle tip. When you think about Türkiye, you think about the church of Santa Sofia.
In the second golden age, the Byzantine architecture found its peak with large buildings such as the Athens Cathedral.Mattice / Unspash wool
Second Golden Age
This intermediate period covered from the 10th to XI centurywhich makes it the shortest of the three that make up the Byzantine. The second gold age is known by the refinement in construction techniquesthe use of brick in a cleaner way and the peak of the Greek cross plant. These three characteristics are observed in The Athens Cathedral, which had to be practically rebuilt for the damage he suffered in the fall of the Eastern Roman Empire.
The Greek cross can be observed clearly, as it is one of the constructions with the cleanest plant, that is, there are no minor buildings surrounding the cathedral. In addition, the base of the crown dome of the crossing of the main ships is delicately decorated with a series of elongated white and windows, which It gives you an architectural luxury air.
In the third age of gold, the Basilica of San Marco demonstrated the power of Byzantine architecture.Anna-Philine / Unspash
Golden Senior
Finally, the seniors of gold occupied the XII, XIII, XIV and XV Centuries. The Byzantine architecture of this stage was influenced by oriental architecture, since the regions of the Middle East gained more and more land and importance. For this reason, the bulky domes were incorporated into the new constructions. The mosaic and decorative elements also gained more strength, which made the brick now only a constructive element. This way, The facades were bathed in light and colors, as was the basilica of San Marco, in Venice.
The bulky domes of this basilica were not only an architectural novelty, but aesthetic, as it was covered with glazed mosaics; This new version of the mosaic made San Marco seem translucent. Finally, the pink, green and blue colors occupied the facades. The Basilica of San Marco looks like a fantastic castle for its tones, slenderness, and decorated convoluted.