| Title |
A Study on Geometric Analysis of Hagia Sophia |
| Authors |
Cho, Hyunbeom ; Park, Jin-Ho ; Yu, Do Yeon |
| DOI |
http://dx.doi.org/10.5659/JAIK_PD.2015.31.5.97 |
| Keywords |
Hagia Sophia ; Byzantine ; Geometry ; Proportion ; Composition |
| Abstract |
This paper deals with formal characteristics of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, designed by Anthemius of Tralles and Isidorus of Miletus Influenced by the Platonic Academy in Athens, the two architects were highly skilled in mathematics and geometry Accordingly, it is believed that a strong geometrical tradition characterizes the layout of the church In this article, the geometric design of Hagia Sophia in relation to geometric methods of the classical periods such as ‘Root rectangle’, ‘Sacred Cut’, and ‘Vesica Piscis’ is interpreted It is well-known fact that these techniques were known and used to the ancient Greek It concludes that such geometric methods have come to be regarded as fundamental for the design of Hagia Sophia |