The lava inlay ornamentation of Palermo Cathedral is characterised by a decoration with geometric or floral figures in lava stone, housed in tuff ashlars. This type of feature is present in the eastern front, specifically in the decorative bands of the arches and in the oculi positioned at the top o...

As was customary, the Titulo and Antititulo were present in the Sanctuary area of the ancient Norman basilica. These were later removed during the renovation of the entire presbytery. The Antititulo, in particular, was a transverse space that divided the triapsidal area from the Titulo area. The lat...

In 395, Emperor Theodosius divided the empire into two parts: a Western part with Rome as its capital and an Eastern part with Constantinople as its capital. Over time, the division also affected the economy, language, art and religion. In particular, the Patriarch of Constantinople wanted to expres...

The iconostasis, mainly found in Eastern churches, is an architectural structure that divides the presbytery area from that of the nave. The iconostasis could also display icons, sacred images that had a symbolic role of prominence and connection between God and the faithful. The iconostasis can be ...

The iconostasis, mainly found in Eastern churches, is an architectural structure that divides the presbytery area from that of the nave. The iconostasis could also display icons, sacred images that had a symbolic role of prominence and connection between God and the faithful. The iconostasis can be ...

The Prothesis is a sacred and ritual space located in the presbytery, specifically in the left apse, while the Diaconicon is located in the right apse. The Prothesis, Diaconicon and Bema constituted the three curved volumes of the presbytery, according to a solution widely used in early medieval chu...

The Prothesis is a sacred and ritual space located in the presbytery, specifically in the left apse, while the Diaconicon is located in the right apse. The Prothesis, Diaconicon and Bema constituted the three curved volumes of the presbytery, according to a solution widely used in early medieval chu...

Muqarnas is an ornamental decoration typical of Islamic architecture, mostly found in the vaults of buildings. Also known as the alveoli or stalactite decoration, it was also used in the domes, niches and doorways. It became more widespread from the 12th century onwards and could be made of a variet...

The Diaconicon is a sacred and ritual space located in the presbytery, specifically in the right apse, while the Prothesis is located in the left apse. The Prothesis, Diaconicon and Bema constituted the three volumes of the presbytery, according to a solution widely used in early medieval churches. ...

The Antititulus, in the Palermo Cathedral, is a longitudinal room, with an almost transept-like appearance, arranged in front of the three apses. Next to the Titulus and Antititulus are the sacristies, which have now been converted into the Cathedral Treasury. The Titulus, on the other hand, is the ...