Architecture:
-The current Basilica
di San Marco was constructed in 1071 by Byzantine and Venetian
artists. Because of the construction
during the 11th century, the architecture has heavy Byzantine
influence.
-The architectural plan of the Basilica di San Marco is a Greek cross plan, pictured below.
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-Five domes sit at the top of the Basilica di San Marco. There
is one at the intersection of the cross, and at each end of the cross.
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Venetian History:
-Venice was supposedly founded on March 25, 421 the day of
the Annunciation.
-After being chased out of their homelands by barbaric tribes,
people built Venice on a seemingly inhabitable marshland.
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-Because of its geographical isolation, Venice developed
independently.
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Recurring Themes:
-Venice claims strong ties to the Virgin Mary.
-There are many artistic examples of a fabricated Venetian
history used to promote the city as the ultimate Christian republic.
-Inspired by the concept of praedestinatio, Venetians believed that they were entitled to the
relics of St. Mark.
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