The Architecture of the Kariye Camii in Istanbul
Download or Read eBook The Architecture of the Kariye Camii in Istanbul PDF written by Robert G. Ousterhout and published by Dumbarton Oaks. This book was released on 1987 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Robert G. Ousterhout |
| Publisher | : Dumbarton Oaks |
| Total Pages | : 308 |
| Release | : 1987 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0884021653 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780884021650 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (53 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Architecture of the Kariye Camii in Istanbul by : Robert G. Ousterhout
Book excerpt: The Kariye Camii remains one of the most important and best-known monuments of the Byzantine world. Rebuilt and decorated in the early 14th century by statesman-scholar Theodore Metochites, the monument played a key role in the development of Late Byzantine art. Ousterhout presents a structural history and architectural analysis of this building.
