Topic: The dome of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey has collapsed partially or wholly a few times since
its original construction. Discuss the shape of the first dome of Hagia Sophia, its problems and its subsequent repairs and re buildings. In addition, discuss the various types of evidence that
allow us to hypothesize about the dome’s phases.
You will continue your research and write a six-to-seven-page research
paper (1800-2000 words) on your choice of suggested topics (below), or a topic of your own choosing. If you want to write an a self-selected topic, I urge you to email me about this BEFORE the statement of intent is due
to seek topic approval and my suggestions.
You papers are to include consideration of both the historical context and formal analysis of two
or three monuments, within a particular, defines research problem or idea. You must make a
claim in your paper – a thesis – that you will argue throughout your essay through discussion of
specific monuments and their parts, and the varied historical factors associated with these
buildings in relationship to your chosen set of questions or research problem. The paper cannot
be merely descriptive.
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