Ravenna, Italy: Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo: Nave
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Sheppard, Beth M.
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21-May-17
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Italy , Ravenna , Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo , Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo , Naves , Apses , Marble Columns , Byzantine Art , Mosaics , Coffered Ceilings
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The Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo (Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo) in Ravenna, Italy. Its nave has two alleys, as defined by marble columns, and ends in an apse with a triumphal arch. According to https://www.wga.hu/html_m/zearly/1/4mosaics/2ravenna/4nuovo/index.html: "The mosaics are divided into three tiers. The lowest tier, below the clerestory windows, comprises processions of figures against a continuous gold background: to the south, male martyrs advance from Theodoric's palace towards Christ enthroned; to the north, female martyrs set out from the port of Classis towards the Virgin and Child enthroned, who are adored by the Magi. Between the windows in the second tier are 32 isolated figures of Apostles and Prophets. The topmost tier consists of 26 panels, 13 on each side, of which those on the left relate to Christ's ministry and those on the right to his Passion and Resurrection." The coffered ceiling is pictured at the top of the photograph.
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