Dome Ceiling, Saint Sophia's Cathedral is a photograph by Douglas Taylor which was uploaded on December 4th, 2023.
Dome Ceiling, Saint Sophia's Cathedral
The domed ceiling of Saint Sophia's Cathedral in Kyiv, Ukraine. The cathedral dates to around 1011 CE. It was rebuilt to its modern splendor in the... more
Title
Dome Ceiling, Saint Sophia's Cathedral
Artist
Douglas Taylor
Medium
Photograph - Fine Art Digital Photography
Description
The domed ceiling of Saint Sophia's Cathedral in Kyiv, Ukraine. The cathedral dates to around 1011 CE. It was rebuilt to its modern splendor in the distinctive Ukrainian Baroque exterior style at the end of the 16th century. The interior remains the original Byzantine design. The cathedral is not named for a specific saint, though there is a Saint Sophia, but rather for the Hagia Sophia of Constantinople, now Istanbul.
Saint Sophia's barely escaped destruction at the hands of the Soviet Union during the 20th Century, and was the first UNESCO World Heritage Site to be listed in Ukraine. It is now a museum.
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December 4th, 2023
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Comments (6)
Tatiana Travelways
I'm delighted to feature your beautiful artwork on the front page gallery of the "Travel Art" group, at Fine Art America! :)
Douglas Taylor replied:
Thank you so much, Tatiana! I consider it an honor to be featured in this marvelous art group.
Holly April Harris
I am very pleased to feature your fantastic artwork in the group ‘Covered Bridges and Historical Buildings.’ Please add it to the “2023 Fourth Quarter FEATURED IMAGE Collection” thread in the discussions area to record and display your image amongst the best in the group. Thank you! 12/5/23
Douglas Taylor replied:
Thank you, Holly! I am delighted you've chosen to feature my photography in this wonderful art group.
Nancy Carol Photography
WELL DONE!! Thank you for sharing with us your wonderful work of art that has been proudly presented on the Home Page of the group, 'ART FOR PASSION - PASSION FOR ART'. If you wish, you may archive it permanently or promote it further in the Discussions Tabs titled, "DECEMBER 2023 Features."
Douglas Taylor replied:
Nancy! Thank you so very much for your recognizing my photography with the feature in this superb art group. Your wonderful support is always appreciated here.
Sabina Pamfili
It is a privilege to be your friend, Douglas. Your work is exemplary and I can just sit in awe and look quietly. Thank you.
Randy Rosenberger
Bravo! You have been chosen to have your beautiful piece of artwork from your portfolio featured on the homepage of our Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery Group. It is with honor an privilege that I have chosen this particular piece of your works to be a feature on our homepage due to its striking appearance, color, composition, and simply the fact that I really like it. Congrats on your feature!
Douglas Taylor replied:
Thank you, Randy! I am honored by your recognition for my photography with the feature in this wonderful art group. Your awesome support is most appreciated.
VIVA Anderson
Beautiful capture of these beautiful decorated ceiling images, Saint Sophia's CathedralKyiv. Am so enjoying your Kyiv collection, and am full of wonder that you were there!!, to our benefit, too. And, am grateful, with you, that these still live for all the world to see, despite the ravages of modern life/history. Kudos, Douglas......fav..........VIVA
Douglas Taylor replied:
VIVA! Thank you so very much for your kind and insightful words about my photography! They are greatly appreciated.
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