Basilica of San Marco, Venice: detail of the upper part of the facade
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| RIBApix ref no |
RIBA38025 |
| Artist/Photographer | Smith, Edwin (1912-1971)
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| Country | Italy |
| City | Venice |
| Subject Date | 1094 |
| Image Date | 1960 |
| View | Exterior |
| Style | Byzantine |
| Medium | Negative |
| Library Reference | ES1381.8 |
| Orientation | Portrait |
| Colour / B&W |
Black and white |
| Credit |
Edwin Smith / RIBA Collections
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| Notes |
NOTES:
The church was consecrated in 1094 but the decoration of the upper facade was only completed in the early 15th century.
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Subject tags
sculpture, cathedrals, decorative stonework, mosaics