The Iconography of the Dome as an Architectural Element in Armenian Medieval Miniature Painting

The article discusses the iconography of the dome as an architectural element in Armenian medieval manuscript illumination. The work aims to examine the features of depicting the architectural setting and its symbolic aspects and observe the types of dome-towers found in medieval ecclesiastical arc...

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Published in:	Journal of Architectural and Engineering Research
Main Author:	Armine Babajanyan
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	National University Of Architecture And Construction Of Armenia 2025-08-01
Subjects:	manuscript illustration divine images symbol composition architectural setting
Online Access:	https://jaer.nuaca.am/index.php/jaer/article/view/218

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