Print Email Facebook Twitter Sicily’s architectural melting pot Title Sicily’s architectural melting pot: A multi-cultural imprint on ecclesiastical architecture on the Island Author Michalik, Aleksandra (TU Delft Architecture and the Built Environment; TU Delft History, Form & Aesthetics) Contributor Edens, J.C. (mentor) Degree granting institution Delft University of Technology Programme Architecture, Urbanism and Building Sciences Project AR2A011 Date 2024-04-18 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. Subject Arab-Norman styleSicilysacral architecturePalermaMonreale CathedralChurch of San CataldoCathedral-Basilica of Cefalù To reference this document use: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:fb2f61e5-f1c9-4d2c-9949-fc0117a4f844 Part of collection Student theses Document type student report Rights © 2024 Aleksandra Michalik Files PDF Final_paper_Aleksandra_Mi ... thesis.pdf 3.36 MB Close viewer /islandora/object/uuid:fb2f61e5-f1c9-4d2c-9949-fc0117a4f844/datastream/OBJ/view