The basilica of san vitale is one of the most important monuments of early christian art in italy especially for the splendour of its mosaics.
San vitale ravenna floor plan.
The influence of oriental art a typical feature of ravenna buildings plays a dominant role both for the.
It is especially noted for the colorful mosaics of christian iconography that decorate the interior walls and ceilings.
The church is one of the earliest to use flying buttresses to strengthen the structure.
It was begun in 526 or 527 under ostrogothic rule.
It differs from other medieval churches that are shaped like a cross or t.
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It was consecrated in 547 and completed soon after.
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The forceps shaped narthex remained and is placed tangentially to an edge of the central plan instead of being placed in axis with the octagon as usual.
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Learn more about the church s construction and artwork.
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The shape and the positioning of san vitale s porch represent both a.
526 527 consecrated 547 ravenna italy san vitale is one of the most important surviving examples of byzantine architecture and mosaic work.
The basilica of san vitale is shaped as an octagon and has an octagonal dome in the center.
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The basilica di san vitale is entered from the back through the complex and cloisters that houses the national museum.
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Visiting the museum is optional don t miss the mausoleum of galla placida in the back garden of the basilica it is a highlight of any visit to ravenna.
Founded by julianus argentarius and commissioned by bishop ecclesius the octagonal church was consecrated by archbishop maximian in 548.
Church of san vitale church in ravenna italy that was built in the 6th century and is considered a masterpiece of byzantine architecture.
Visiting the church of san vitale in ravenna.
The plan of the san vitale church in ravenna italy.
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Because of rome s strong pagan past ravenna offered a new beginning for the western emperors just as constantinople did for the rulers in the east.
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San vitale 1 following the split between the eastern and western portions of the roman empire the capital in the west moved to ravenna.