Author: John Albert DOUGLASPublisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 78
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The Redemption of Saint Sophia. (Second Edition.).
Author: John Albert DOUGLASGive Back Saint Sophia
Author: Athelstan RileyPublisher:
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Category : Istanbul (Turkey)
Languages : en
Pages : 36
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The Moslem World
Author: Samuel Marinus ZwemerPublisher:
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Category : Islam
Languages : en
Pages : 476
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Towards World Heritage
Author: Melanie HallPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317008774
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
Historic preservation, whether of landscapes or buildings, was an important development of the nineteenth century in many countries. There is however surprisingly little understanding about how it took place, and research into it is narrowly focused. For example, generally landscape preservation from this time is examined separately from buildings; preservation is seen in terms of national narratives, or considered within the contexts of area studies, and it is usually seen from a specific disciplinary perspective. All of these later categorizations did not apply at the time and consequently, a very partial view is achieved. In order to begin unlocking a very complex phenomenon that has helped to define our own age, this dynamic collection of essays brings together an international and transdisciplinary line-up of academics and practitioners to reconsider preservation's origins in the second half of the nineteenth and early part of the twentieth century. With a focus on Britain and the British Empire, and including case studies from the United States, Canada, Sweden, France, Germany, Sri Lanka, 'The Holy Land', and Turkey, this book places preservation in imperial, international, and national contexts, demonstrating that there was far more interaction between different countries in this arena than may be supposed and revealing remarkable but hitherto hidden overlaps and intersections. It examines three main themes: the influence of religion; the political and sub-diplomatic aspects of preservation; and the professionalization of preservation practice. Internationalizing trends already existed through the churches, the universities, and the diplomatic services, as well as familial ties that had an important impact on preservation's epistemic communities and its targets. Other internationalizing factors include an interest in national histories and the histories of architecture and art, particularly when known through illustration; a growing interest in biography especially of 'founding fathers' or famous literary figures; and tourism. Although the focus is on architectural preservation, this book demonstrates that, in this formative period, the preservation of buildings and landscapes needs to be considered together - as it often was at the time - and in context. The conclusion reached is that the preservation movement has to be understood in imperial and international contexts, rather than in simply national or regional ones.
Moslem World
Author: Samuel Marinus ZwemerPublisher:
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Category : Islam
Languages : en
Pages : 462
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Hagia Sophia, 1850-1950
Author: Robert S. NelsonPublisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 9780226571713
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
Hagia Sophia, the Church of Holy Wisdom, sits majestically atop the plateau that commands the straits separating Europe and Asia. Located near the acropolis of the ancient city of Byzantium, this unparalleled structure has enjoyed an extensive and colorful history, as it has successively been transformed into a cathedral, mosque, monument, and museum. In Hagia Sophia, 1850-1950, Robert S. Nelson explores its many lives. Built from 532 to 537 as the Cathedral of Constantinople, Hagia Sophia was little studied and seldom recognized as a great monument of world art until the nineteenth century, and Nelson examines the causes and consequences of the building's newly elevated status during that time. He chronicles the grand dome's modern history through a vibrant cast of characters—emperors, sultans, critics, poets, archaeologists, architects, philanthropists, and religious congregations—some of whom spent years studying it, others never visiting the building. But as Nelson shows, they all had a hand in the recreation of Hagia Sophia as a modern architectural icon. By many means and for its own purposes, the West has conceptually transformed Hagia Sophia into the international symbol that it is today. While other books have covered the architectural history of the structure, this is the first study to address its status as a modern monument. With his narrative of the building's rebirth, Nelson captures its importance for the diverse communities that shape and find meaning in Hagia Sophia. His book will resonate with cultural, architectural, and art historians as well as with those seeking to acquaint themselves with the modern life of an inspired and inspiring building.
Saint Sophia and Constantinople
Author: Michael D. VolonakisPublisher:
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Category : Architecture, Byzantine
Languages : en
Pages : 64
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The Living Church
Author: Samuel Smith HarrisThe British Library general catalogue of printed books to 1975
Author: British LibraryPublisher:
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Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 540
Book Description
General catalogue of printed books
Author: British museum. Dept. of printed booksPublisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 488
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