Of the Buildings of Justinian by Procopius

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Author Procopius
Annotator Lewis, T. Hayter, 1818-1898
Annotator Wilson, Charles William, Sir, 1836-1905
Translator Stewart, Aubrey, 1844-1918
Title Of the Buildings of Justinian
Note Reading ease score: 58.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits Turgut Dincer, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary "Of the Buildings of Justinian" by Procopius is a historical account written in the 6th century A.D. The work provides a detailed examination of the architectural achievements and construction initiatives launched by Emperor Justinian during his reign, particularly focusing on the significance of each structure within Byzantine society. It serves as both a record of the buildings themselves, such as the renowned Hagia Sophia, and a tribute to Justinian's vision of expanding and beautifying the Roman Empire. The opening of the work introduces Procopius's credentials as a historian and secretary to Belisarius, a key general under Justinian. He reflects on the impact of history in immortalizing the deeds of rulers like Justinian, who he argues transformed the Roman Empire through his architectural endeavors. The text details the Emperor's efforts to restore the Great Church of Sophia after it was burned, highlighting the architects' innovative designs and the grandeur of the church's new construction. Furthermore, Procopius emphasizes the abundance of light within the church, ornate detailing, and how these edifices stand as enduring representations of Justinian's legacy and the Byzantine architectural style. Overall, the beginning sets the stage for an exploration of the extensive contributions made by Justinian to Byzantine architecture and their lasting importance in history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
LoC Class NA: Fine Arts: Architecture
Subject Byzantine Empire
Subject Istanbul (Turkey) -- Description and travel
Subject Architecture, Byzantine
Subject Justinian I, Emperor of the East, 483?-565
Category Text
EBook-No. 65404
Release Date
Most Recently Updated May 22, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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