Looking East
by Cheri Randolph
Title
Looking East
Artist
Cheri Randolph
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Description
A view from the window of the highest dome in the Hagia Sophia Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey.
Hagia Sophia, from the Greek meaning, "Holy Wisdom", referring to the wisdom of God, is a former Orthodox patriarchal basilica, later a mosque, and now a museum in Istanbul, Turkey. From the date of its dedication in 360 until 1453, it served as the Greek Patriarchal cathedral of Constantinople, except between 1204 and 1261, when it was converted to a Roman Catholic cathedral under the Latin Empire. The building was a mosque from 29 May 1453 until 1931, when it was secularized. It was opened as a museum on 1 February 1935.
Famous in particular for its massive dome, it is considered the epitome of Byzantine architecture and is said to have "changed the history of architecture." At the time of its construction it was the largest building in the world. It remained the world's largest cathedral for nearly a thousand years thereafter, until Seville Cathedral was completed in 1520. The current building was originally constructed as a church between 532 and 537 on the orders of the Byzantine Emperor Justinian
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October 5th, 2012
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Comments (19)
Douglas Barnard
Really nice and unusual framed presentation Cheri. Love this-Voted!
Cheri Randolph replied:
Douglas, coming from such a world traveler, that's a nice compliment! Thanks for voting, too!
Cheri Randolph
Jouko, Many thanks for featuring my photograph "Looking East" in your group, Art from the Past!
Cheri Randolph
Ann, thanks for your favorable compliment and the F/V as well. I'm glad that you appreciated this one.
Cheri Randolph
Rory, What an amazing and generous compliment! I am indeed humbled by your words and thoughts. My sincere thanks!
Rory Sagner
Fabulous shot Cheri! Amid thousands and thousands of photographs on FAA I am actually getting to where I can often recognize one of yours before I even look at any writing. That in itself says a lot about you and your work. Your eye for composition and design is flawless! v/f
Madalena Lobao-Tello
My favorite artwork for today 11-10-2012 in the group Female Artists - Creative Women!! F/V ..... Fantastic capture! Great image!! F/V
Cheri Randolph replied:
Madalena, I am flattered that you would select this photograph to highlight in the discussion of the Group. Many thanks!
Madalena Lobao-Tello
CONGRATULATIONS!! Featured on Female Artists - Creative Women!!! Absolutely fabulous work. Very well done!!!!!
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