Hagia Sophia, Istanbul

by Dr. Steven Zucker and Dr. Beth Harris

Isidore of Miletus and Anthemius of Tralles (architects), Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, 532-37

Smarthistory images for teaching and learning:

Elevation with Dome in Blue and Piers in Green

Elevation with Dome's Lateral Thrust, Dome in Blue and Piers in Green

Elevation with Dome in Blue and Pendentives in Red

Plan with Dome in Blue, Pendentives in Red, Half Domes in Yellow, and Piers and Masonry Supports in Green

Plan with Dome in Blue and Half Domes in Yellow

Plan with Dome in Blue, Half Domes in Yellow, and Piers and Masonry Supports in Green

Plan with Pedantives in Red, Dome in Blue, and Half Domes in Yellow

Plan with Pedantives in Red and Dome in Blue

More Smarthistory images…

Cite this page as: Dr. Steven Zucker and Dr. Beth Harris, "Hagia Sophia, Istanbul," in Smarthistory, December 15, 2015, accessed March 25, 2019, https://smarthistory.org/hagia-sophia-istanbul-2/.