basilica

1. NAME : THOMAS TING SHII KAI
STUDENT ID : 0323962
MODULE : Effective Public Communication
[COM 30103]
SESSION : September, 2015
LECTURER : PERSIS RODRIGUES
SUBMISSION DATE : 19th January, 2016 (Tuesday)
PRESENTATION DATE : 19th January, 2016 (Tuesday)
INDIVIDUALASSIGNMENT: ORAL
PRESENTATION (PART 1)

2. Topic 2(a): Religious building around the
world
St Mark's Basilica,
Venice, Italy
The Glorious ‘Church Of Gold’
In Venice.

3. St. Mark’s Basilica

4. • - It was founded in the 9th century
• - Located inside the ‘Doge’s Palace’ complex & was constructed in 828 AD.
• - To shelter the relics of ‘St. Mark the Evangelist’
• - The chapel inside the complex was burnt down in 976 AD.
• - It was restored twice in 1070 which had given today’s look.
• - This magnificent basilica was built when the Venetian dynasty was at its peak of
wealth.
Historical background of St Mark's
Basilica
St. Mark the Evangelist.

5. Structure and layout of St. Mark’s
Basilica
The plant in Greek
Cross exempt creates a
structure in the
longitudinal part of the
ship known for certain
architectural motifs.
The geometric
organization is
regular and the
positioning
observes the
principles of
symmetry.

6. Types of ornamentation used
Rood-Screen and Sanctuary
(The choir stalls)
- The four columns supporting
the ciborium decorated with 324
reliefs showing the scenes from
the life of Jesus and Mary.

8. The Pulpit
- One of the Basilica’s greatest
ornaments.
- Designed by Victor Bourgeau .
Victor
Bourgeau
(1809–1888)
designed this
pulpit .

9. Gilded lion of St. Mark
-The symbol of evangelist St
Mark and emblem of the
Venetian City State.
- Carved in wood and plaster.
Horses of Saint Mark/
“Museo Marciano”
- Known as the Triumphal Quadriga
- A set of bronze statues of four horses.

10. Type of materials used
Marble & Stone:
Red Porphyry:
-Use of porphyry can highlight the political
greatness of Venice and its glory.
- Symbol of power.
Marble
Lassense:
Pavonazzetto:

11. Porch and Gallery
- Provides a foyer before
entering the main church.
Inlaid Marble Floor
- Most of the floor is geometric, it is
lightened occasionally with intricate
animal and floral designs made with
tiny pieces of marble or even glass.

12. Interior and MosaicsThe Exterior
- It has a majestic look.
- The exterior western façade
of the basilica can roughly be
divided into three parts-
Lower, Upper & the Domes.
-Enough to cover over 1.5
American football fields.
- Mostly are made in gold.
- The light makes the colors, and
scenes, look different.

13. Reference
• - St Mark's Basilica (n.d.). Retrieved January 19, 2016, from
https://en.wikiarquitectura.com/index.php/St_Mark's_Basilica
• - Exploring St. Mark's Basilica in Venice: A Visitor's Guide | PlanetWare (n.d) Retrieved
January 17, 2016 from http://www.planetware.com/venice/basilica-of-st-mark-i-vn-
vbsm.htm
• - Sacred Destinations. (n.d.). Retrieved January 19, 2016, from http://www.sacred-
destinations.com/italy/venice-san-marco
• - St. Mark's Basilica The Glorious 'Church Of Gold' In Venice. (2015, December 3).
Retrieved January 19, 2016, from http://arounddeglobe.com/st-marks-basilica-
glorious-church-gold-venice/
• - Notre-Dame Basilica of Montréal - The Basilica in pictures. (n.d.). Retrieved January
19, 2016, from http://www.basiliquenotredame.ca/en/basilica/pictures.aspx

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