Baptistry of the Orthodox
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| Baptistry of the Orthodox | |
| Designer | unknown |
| Location | Ravenna, Italy |
| Date | c400 to c490 |
| Building Type | Baptistery |
| Climate | mediterranean |
| Context | |
| Architectural Style | Byzantine |
| Street Address | |
| Notes | Baptistery with octagonal plan, originally part of the cathedral complex. Dome decorated with Byzantine mosaics. |
| At Great Buildings | http://www.GreatBuildings.com/buildings/Baptistry_of_the_Orthodox.html |
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References
Roger H. Clark and Michael Pause. Precedents in Architecture. New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1985. geometry diagram, p183.— Updated edition available at Amazon.com
Donald Corner and Jenny Young, University of Oregon. Slides from photographers’ collection. PCD.2350.1012.1143.43. interior photo, showing inner wall arches springing from corinthian columns.
Nikolaus Pevsner. An Outline of European Architecture. Baltimore: Penguin Books, 1960. photo of interior f20, p31.
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External Links
Battistero Neoniano (Orthodox Baptistery), Ravenna - Sacred Destinations
