Aghtamar: A Jewel of Medieval Armenian Architecture

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Aghtamar adasındaki onuncu yüzyıl Kutsal Haç ya da Surp Haç Ermeni Kilisesi, Türkiye'deki en önemli mimarlık mahallerinden biridir. Kutsal Kitap'tan alınma ve din dışı bir dizi temanın resmedildiği eşsiz kabartmalarıyla kilise, ortaçağ Ermeni ve erken Hıristiyanlık sanat ve mimarisinin bir mücevheridir. Onuncu yüzyıldan yirminci yüzyıla kadar uzanan birçok kaynağa dayanan Aghtamar: Ortaçağ Ermeni Mimarisinin Bir Mücevheri, Kutsal Haç kilisesinin büyüleyici bir tarihçesini verirken, içerdiği paha biçilmez mimari çizimler ve renkli fotoğraflarla da okurun karmaşık heykel anlatılarını büyük bir kolaylıkla takip etmesini sağlamaktadır. The tenth century Armenian Church of the Holy Cross or Surp Khach on the island of Aghtamar is one of the most important architectural sites in Turkey. With its unique sculptural carvings depicting a complex of biblical and secular themes, this church is a jewel of medieval Armenian and early Christian art and architecture. Based on a variety of sources from the tenth and twentieth centuries, Aghtamar: A Jewel of Medieval Armenian Architecture gives a fascinating history of the church of the Holy Cross and includes invaluable architectural drawings and color photographs that allow readers to follow the complex sculptural narratives with great ease. Cover Contents Introduction Preface Aghtamar The city of Aghtamar and the buildings within its walls The palace of Aghtamar The church of Aghtamar The sculptural decoration of the main band The western half of the church The eastern half of the church Emblems and Christian symbols and the sculptural program as a whole The band of consoles The vine scroll The bands of princes and animals The interior decoration of the church Monuments from later periods Endnotes Architectural drawings Photographs