Sicily’s architectural melting pot

Michalik, Aleksandra

Sicily’s architectural melting pot

A multi-cultural imprint on ecclesiastical architecture on the Island

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Authors

Aleksandra Michalik Architecture and the Built Environment

Contributors

J.C. Edens Teachers of Practice / A - Architecture and the Built Environment (mentor)

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Architecture and the Built Environment, Architecture and the Built Environment

Sicily Arab-Norman style Sacral architecture Palerma Monreale Cathedral Church of San Cataldo Cathedral-Basilica of Cefalù

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18-04-2024

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English

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Architecture and the Built Environment

Abstract

This research paper studies the evolution of the Arab-Norman style in sacred monuments across Sicily, mainly in Palermo and adjacent cities, from the 9th to 12th century. The focus is on three edifices: the Monreale Cathedral, San Cataldo Church and Cathedral-Basilica of Cefalù. The premise of the research is to explore the cultural convergence of Byzantine, Moorish and Norman styles, and how it led to the creation of the unique, Arab-Norman style. Through a diverse, interdisciplinary line of action, using historical records, cultural context and previously written academic papers the extent of the influence of the three styles will be explored.

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