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Maison Carree
The Maison Carree represents perfect definition of the Vitruvian principles of proportion and beauty in architecture in their most classical guise. As an austere moral symbol of Republican values expressed through its simplicity of form, the building has inspired the … Continue reading
Posted in Museums, Religion
Tagged Ancient Architecture, Architecture, Christianity, Church, France, Maison Carree, Nimes, Religion, Religious Architecture, Roman architecture, Vitruvian
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Blue Mosque – Istanbul, Turkey
Throughout the Byzantine period there was a hippodrome close to the Blue Mosque with a capacity of 10,000 people. In 1606, Sultan Ahmet wanted to construct a mosque larger, more magnificent and more stunning than the Saint Sophia Church, and … Continue reading
Posted in Islam
Tagged Islam, Islamic Architecture, Istanbul, Mosques, Religion, Religious Architecture, Religious Buildings, Turkey, UNESCO, World Heritage Sites
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Suleymaniye Mosque – Istanbul, Turkey
The Suleymaniye Mosque is the biggest mosque in Istanbul and was constructed between 1550 and 1557 A.D by Sultan Suleyman I – “Suleyman the Magnificent”. Suleyman was the wealthiest and most authoritative Sultan of the Ottoman Empire. Share on Facebook
Posted in Islam
Tagged Architecture, Islam, Islamic Architecture, Istanbul, Mosques, Religion, Religious Architecture, Religious Buildings, Turkey, UNESCO, World Heritage Sites
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Ibadan Dominican Institute – Nigeria
This building commission for the Dominican Institute was originally a request to design an altarpiece for the Dominican Community in Ibadan, Nigeria. However, architect Demas Nwoko convinced he client he could do a larger commission. The institute sits on slight … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity
Tagged Africa, Architecture, Christianity, Churches, Demas Nwoko, Ibadan, Nigeria, Religion, Religious Architecture, West Africa
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Stupas: Sacred Structures
Stupas are architectural representations of the Buddha’s body, speech, and mind, and every detail of their construction contains a vast and multilayered symbolism that makes them a blueprint for enlightenment. Stupas range in size from small devotional statues to altarpieces … Continue reading
Posted in Religion
Tagged Buddha, Buddhism, Holy Relics, Neolithic, Religion, Religious Architecture, Stupas
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