TY  - BOOK
AU  - Procopius
AU  - Lewis,T.Hayter
AU  - Wilson,Charles William,Sir
AU  - Stewart,Aubrey
TI  - Of the Buildings of Justinian
AV  - DSNA 
PY  - 2021///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Byzantine Empire
KW  - Istanbul (Turkey) -- Description and travel
KW  - Architecture, Byzantine
KW  - Justinian I, Emperor of the East, 483?-565
N1  - 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
N2  - "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.)
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