Boethius, the Quadrivium and the Hagia Sophia

© Ruth Dwyer 2013 The third installment in the Ancient Symmetria series by Ruth Dwyer. This presentation discusses the role of Boethius’ Latin translations of the Quadrivium (Arithmetic, Geometry, Music and Astronomy) in the design and construction of the Hagia Sophia, built by the Emperor Justinian in Constantinople, now Istanbul. This original research was presented at the 48th International Congress on Medieval Studies in 2013 in Kalamazoo, MI. Very exciting discoveries are made!