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Hagia Sophia, Istanbul

by Dr. Steven Zucker and Dr. Beth Harris

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

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Cite this page as: Dr. Steven Zucker and Dr. Beth Harris, "Hagia Sophia, Istanbul," in Smarthistory, December 15, 2015, accessed June 27, 2022, https://smarthistory.org/hagia-sophia-istanbul-2/.

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Winged Victory of Samothrace

with Laurence des Cars of the Louvre

While the movement of her body, buoyancy of her drapery and beating of her wings reflect the energy characteristic of the Hellenistic era, the artist and patron remain unknown. Learn more about this sculptural masterpiece with the President and CEO of the Musée du Louvre.

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