Procopius creator Lewis, T. Hayter 1818-1898 Wilson, Charles William, Sir 1836-1905 Stewart, Aubrey 1844-1918 text utu 2021 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) Release date is 2021-05-21 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) Original publication data not identified Byzantine Empire Istanbul (Turkey) -- Description and travel Architecture, Byzantine Justinian I, Emperor of the East, 483?-565 DS NA Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65404 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65404 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134517.0 65404