Byzantine Enigma: How Did Byzantine Architecture Change the World? – History and Characteristics
European interior design and architecture, as well as European aristocracy, is a never-ending story. Alongside many peoples who have disappeared, there are many discoveries that are changing the way in which we, the people of architecture and construction, ultimately design villas, small houses and apartments. In contrast to the relative level of obscurity that still surrounds history, the Byzantine aristocracy was dominant in its pages. The Byzantines, who were known as the East Romans, developed their own unique style of architecture and it continues to influence it to this day.
Who is it: What are the characteristics of Byzantine architecture and how did it gain its popularity?
Long after the Byzantines themselves had disappeared into historical memory, many design styles were revived. Between the years 1840 and the early 19th century, architects had a passion for building modern buildings and it is clear that after years of typical European architecture, many people found themselves returning to Byzantine architecture. So what is so special about Byzantine architecture that the entire world of European architecture is influenced by it? Here are three characteristics that will try to explain:
Innovative rawness. Historian Judith Herrin, who, due to her professional specialization, does not understand much about European interior design and planning, still noted that Byzantine creativity and initiative made use of ancient techniques as no other architectural style does. Indeed, Byzantine architecture is a complete product of architects, artists and engineers who brought Greco-Roman architecture from the Middle Ages, up to the Middle Ages and if you asked yourself where the popularity comes from? You can ask all the genres of European architecture that exist.
Characteristics of the style. Pipes and arches are another characteristic of Byzantine architecture and the phenomenon did follow into European interior design and planning. Construction of buildings during the Byzantine Empire were mainly marble, stone and brick. The eternal symbol of Byzantine architecture is the Hagia Sophia, which is one of the historical buildings in Istanbul, Turkey, and was built by the cathedral that was built with great effort by Justinian I, the emperor of the Byzantine Empire.
Mushrooms after the rain. As mentioned, the Christians and Muslims of the time created the churches and mosques. After the conquest of Constantinople and the Ottoman Empire somewhere in 1453, the Byzantine refugees took their knowledge to Italy and Europe, where the Byzantine style had already managed to deepen its roots and these are the churches, and Byzantine architecture is characterized by high and relatively pointed domes and also, ornate and intricate mosaics, which made them known mainly for their churches and one was even discovered in Nahariya in the north of our small country somewhere in 1964.
Liran Ben Ivgi: Byzantine architecture – also at home!
No one really knows how it happened, but the architecture of this half-real, half-imagined culture made the most impression on Muslims and Europeans of the time. Liran Ben Ivgi, an architectural designer and planner, leading complete and long-term projects, will be happy to bring her experience in European interior design and planning to your project. I see the importance of giving my all, whether it is planning villas or any other type of structure.
Who is it: What are the characteristics of Byzantine architecture and how did it gain its popularity?
Long after the Byzantines themselves had disappeared into historical memory, many design styles were revived. Between the years 1840 and the early 19th century, architects had a passion for building modern buildings and it is clear that after years of typical European architecture, many people found themselves returning to Byzantine architecture. So what is so special about Byzantine architecture that the entire world of European architecture is influenced by it? Here are three characteristics that will try to explain:
Innovative rawness. Historian Judith Herrin, who, due to her professional specialization, does not understand much about European interior design and planning, still noted that Byzantine creativity and initiative made use of ancient techniques as no other architectural style does. Indeed, Byzantine architecture is a complete product of architects, artists and engineers who brought Greco-Roman architecture from the Middle Ages, up to the Middle Ages and if you asked yourself where the popularity comes from? You can ask all the genres of European architecture that exist.
Characteristics of the style. Pipes and arches are another characteristic of Byzantine architecture and the phenomenon did follow into European interior design and planning. Construction of buildings during the Byzantine Empire were mainly marble, stone and brick. The eternal symbol of Byzantine architecture is the Hagia Sophia, which is one of the historical buildings in Istanbul, Turkey, and was built by the cathedral that was built with great effort by Justinian I, the emperor of the Byzantine Empire.
Mushrooms after the rain. As mentioned, the Christians and Muslims of the time created the churches and mosques. After the conquest of Constantinople and the Ottoman Empire somewhere in 1453, the Byzantine refugees took their knowledge to Italy and Europe, where the Byzantine style had already managed to deepen its roots and these are the churches, and Byzantine architecture is characterized by high and relatively pointed domes and also, ornate and intricate mosaics, which made them known mainly for their churches and one was even discovered in Nahariya in the north of our small country somewhere in 1964.
Liran Ben Ivgi: Byzantine architecture – also at home!
No one really knows how it happened, but the architecture of this half-real, half-imagined culture made the most impression on Muslims and Europeans of the time. Liran Ben Ivgi, an architectural designer and planner, leading complete and long-term projects, will be happy to bring her experience in European interior design and planning to your project. I see the importance of giving my all, whether it is planning villas or any other type of structure.
