Orthodox churches with a multi-level structure of the liturgical space
https://doi.org/10.31660/2782-232X-2022-1-25-41
Abstract
This article explores the history and modernity of orthodox churches with a multi-level structure of liturgical spaces. The authors have defined a method of temple architecture, which consists in introducing relevant components of secular creative concepts to express the truths of Christianity through the interpretation of tradition. For the first time, the authors have identified for research a typological group of Christian churches with liturgical spaces located at various levels with their visual unification. A typology of the studied historical spatial solutions have developed. A modern understanding of the tradition development of the multi-level structure of liturgical premises involving the concept of architectural space have proposed. There were developed the compositional schemes of churches: the placement of chapels or galleries at different levels relative to the main liturgical space; the creation of a unified multi-level liturgical space with a descent to the altar; the spatial system of the semi-underground crypt and the altar.
Supporting agencies: The research was carried out with the financial support of the Russian Foundation for Basic Research (RFBR) in the framework of the scientific project No. 21-011-44094 «Temple architecture of the XXI century: theological and pedagogical approaches in architectural education».
About the Authors
S. V. Borisov
Moscow Institute of Architecture
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Sergey V. Borisov, Candidate in Architecture, Associate Professor, Head at the Department of Temple Architecture
Moscow
N. A. Korotaev
Moscow Institute of Architecture
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Nikolay A. Korotaev, Associate Professor at the Department of Temple Architecture
Moscow
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Borisov S.V., Korotaev N.A. Orthodox churches with a multi-level structure of the liturgical space. Architecture, Construction, Transport. 2022;(1):25-41. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.31660/2782-232X-2022-1-25-41
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