segunda parte: la invencion de lo clasico
los referentes de la antiguedad
el panteon
The height from the floor to the oculus is the same as the inner diameter of the dome. This gives the Patheon a mathematical symmetry that allows a sphere to be inscribed inside the interior volume.
hagia sophia
Hagia Sophia: Istanbul's Ancient Mystery | Full Documentary | NOVA | PBS
Whether serving as Christian church, Islamic mosque, or secular museum, Hagia Sophia and its soaring dome have inspired reverence and awe. For 800 years, it was the largest enclosed building in the world. How has it survived its location on one of the world's most active seismic faults, which has inflicted a dozen devastating earthquakes since it was built in 537?
Heaven on Earth: Justinian's Hagia Sophia, Robert Ousterhout, Byzantine art and architecture historian, has written and lectured extensively on Justinian's Hagia Sophia, particularly focusing on its innovative architecture, symbolic meaning, and historical significance as a transformation of the basilica form.
la cupula de la roca
The Dome of the Rock, is located in the heart of the Old City and layered with the history, beliefs, and divisions of the three Abrahamic religions. Jerusalem takes audiences on an inspiring and breathtaking tour of one of the world's oldest and most enigmatic cities. Destroyed and rebuilt countless times over 5,000 years, Jerusalem's enduring appeal remains a mystery. What made it so important to so many different cultures? How did it become the center of the world for three major religions?
Inside the Dome of the Rock, National Geographic Magazine
