num_pages: 288
description: An enormously detailed and insightful study of the architecture, structure and liturgy of Justinian's Great Church in Istanbul. The examination of the structure enables Mainstone to disentangle the various rebuildings and restorations, lots of discussion of the design of this most massive of constrcuctions but he is equally concerned with the ways in which it was used, elements of symbolism and the influence of liturgy and the Emperors.
language: English
title: Hagia Sophia: Architecture, Structure, and Liturgy of Justinian's Great Church
titlecomplete: Hagia Sophia: Architecture, Structure, and Liturgy of Justinian's Great Church
genres: History, Church History, Nonfiction, Art, Architecture
ratings_count: 37
awards: awardedAt: 599644800000
name: Runciman Book Prize
publisher: Thames and Hudson