jun 4, 1371 - Chora Church

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14th century
Constantinople

emblematic of Palaeologan architecture with continuation of middle Byzantine brickwork, built for monastic use, additions made under Theodore Metochites demonstrate need to accommodate more burials

inscriptions: descriptors like container and dwelling place are puns on Chora--atmosphere of dwelling and use of space for community in time of need

plan: essentially cross-in-square with 5 domes; parakklesion, funerary chapel side church

exonarthex mosaics: Christ Land of the Living, multiplication of the loaves and fishes, wedding feast at Cana, enrollment for taxation

esonarthex: lunette with Theodore Metochites presenting a model of the church

Parakklesion: mosaics related to resurrection and salvation, Last Judgement, Anastasis, dome with the Virgin and angels above Burning Bush and Jacob's ladder

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