The dome is the vault that covers a construction.
Dome is a word that comes from the Italian language. The term is frequently used in architecture to refer to the vault that covers a construction, either completely or only partially.
The usual thing is for the domes to have a semi-spherical shape and to be erected around a symmetrical axis. For example: "The dome of the church exhibits paintings from the 14th century" , "The storm damaged the dome of the Legislature building" , "What is most surprising about the construction is its baroque dome" .
There is a wide variety of dome styles , just as there are multiple architectural styles. Domes are a very important element in Byzantine and Islamic art, for example in two cases.
The most beautiful domes in the world
St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican
It is a 136.57 meter dome, the highest built so far. On its inner perimeter you can read the inscription “You are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church. “I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven,” in Latin.
Pantheon of Agrippa, Rome
Like so many others, this dome is located in Italy . The Pantheon of Agrippa was built in the year 128 and its majestic dome, located in the very center of the building, has an oculus 9 meters in diameter that lets in sunlight, but also rainwater . It is worth mentioning that this is an architectural work that has inspired many artists throughout history.
Hagia Sophia, Istanbul
With a beauty like few others, this dome is supported by four pendentives (curvilinear triangles that make up the ring of a dome along with the arches called torales) reinforced by forty ribs, between which there are windows that create the illusion of a gold chain. when sunlight passes through them.
St Paul's Cathedral, London
This cathedral has the second largest dome in the world and was built by the famous scientist and architect Sir Christopher Wren , who also rebuilt the London churches that were affected by a terrible fire that took place in 1666 .
The Rock, Jerusalem
It is a dome that is, in turn, an Islamic temple and is said to have been built in honor of Allah. According to beliefs, the stone found in its center was the point from which Muhammad ascended to the firmament to be with Allah and this makes it a sacred site. In 1993 its gold coating was renewed, and the repair cost no less than 8 million dollars; The king of Jordan donated this amount, for which he did not hesitate to sell one of his properties.
United States Capitol
It was erected between 1855 and 1866 , and involved a monetary investment of more than a million dollars. Formerly, on the same site there was a green copper dome, which was replaced for aesthetic reasons.
The Rock of Jerusalem features a very famous dome.
Leaders Group
In another sense, the group formed by the leaders of an organization is known as the leadership. Generally, those who make up the leadership are the bosses or leaders , that is, people capable of making the most important decisions within the group in question.
"The company leadership has decided to close the northern branch due to its poor results", "I think it is an issue that the party leadership should debate"y "I'm going to take the proposal to the leadership to see what they think"son expresiones que reflejan este uso.
Dome as title or name
"The cupola" , on the other hand, is the Spanish title of a novel by Stephen King that is known as "Under the dome" in its original language. This work, which has more than 1,000 pages, was published in 2009 .
Ediciones La Cúpula , finally, is the name of a Catalan publishing house that specializes in comics.