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Orthodox Church Architecture in the Northern Districts of Cyprus from the mid-19th Century to 1974; From Eclecticism to Neo-Byzantine

Marko Kiessel
Asu Tozan


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Abstract

This paper analyses Orthodox Church architecture in Cyprus, considering building typology and sculptural decoration. The hybrid character of the initial eclecticism may be understood as reflection of Cypriot identity. The subsequent dominance of the Neo-Byzantine style began when the aspirations of Greek-Cypriots for Enosis turned into an anti-colonial movement. The Neo-Byzantinism can be understood as expression of Greek cultural-religious identity.

Keywords

architectural decoration; church architecture; Cyprus; eclecticism; Neo-Byzantinism

Hrčak ID:

131356

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/131356

Publication date:

15.12.2014.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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