San Vitale Ravenna Floor Plan

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Originally the octagonal plan was preceded by a quadriporch lost over time. 117 bouchet jules frédéric del. Visiting the church of san vitale in ravenna. Monuments anciens et modernes.

The influence of oriental art a typical feature of ravenna buildings plays a dominant role both for the. The plan of the san vitale church in ravenna italy. The basilica of san vitale is shaped as an octagon and has an octagonal dome in the center. Collection formant une histoire de l architecture des différents peuples à toutes les époques.

San vitale begun c. The basilica of san vitale is a late antique church in ravenna italy the 6th century church is an important surviving example of early christian byzantine art and architecture it is one of eight structures in ravenna inscribed on the unesco world heritage list its foundational inscription describes the church as a basilica though its centrally planned design is not typical of the basilica form. Learn more about the church s construction and artwork. Visiting the museum is optional don t miss the mausoleum of galla placida in the back garden of the basilica it is a highlight of any visit to ravenna.

Bouchet del bury sc fig. It is especially noted for the colorful mosaics of christian iconography that decorate the interior walls and ceilings. Founded by julianus argentarius and commissioned by bishop ecclesius the octagonal church was consecrated by archbishop maximian in 548. Details floor plan and cross section of the church of san vitale in ravenna signed.

The basilica of san vitale is one of the most important monuments of early christian art in italy especially for the splendour of its mosaics. The basilica di san vitale is entered from the back through the complex and cloisters that houses the national museum. It was begun in 526 or 527 under ostrogothic rule. Drawings of great buildings boston.

Church of san vitale church in ravenna italy that was built in the 6th century and is considered a masterpiece of byzantine architecture. Bury jean baptiste marie sc 1853 jules gailhabaud. Werner blaser and monica stucky. The shape and the positioning of san vitale s porch represent both a.

The church is one of the earliest to use flying buttresses to strengthen the structure. It was consecrated in 547 and completed soon after. San vitale 1 following the split between the eastern and western portions of the roman empire the capital in the west moved to ravenna. It differs from other medieval churches that are shaped like a cross or t.

Because of rome s strong pagan past ravenna offered a new beginning for the western emperors just as constantinople did for the rulers in the east.