Week 7, Tyler Garnett

I found this weeks readings on the Hagia Sophia to be some of the most confusing readings to date. I cannot tell if it was the author's writing style, or another issue, but it was difficult for me to read. One point that I found to be interesting, however, is that the design and construction of the Hagia Sophia were not produced by professionals. Coincidentally, the structure of this building was faulty, and the dome collapsed on occasion. It seems that this was the trade off; impressiveness of design for architectural stability. In terms of the readings on basilicas, I found it intersting to learn that these structures, which grew to become massive Christian churches, were not intended for religious purpose in its original context.