Baptistery of Neon

GPTKB entity

Statements (130)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:baptistery
gptkbp:admission has a simple façade
gptkbp:architectural_feature gptkb:dome
gptkbp:architectural_style gptkb:Byzantine_architecture
Early Christian
influenced the design of later baptisteries
gptkbp:architecture represents local architectural styles
features intricate carvings
gptkbp:art_style gptkb:Mosaic
gptkbp:artistic_influence gptkb:Ravenna_mosaics
Influence on Renaissance art
inspired later mosaic artists
gptkbp:artistic_technique uses gold leaf in mosaics
gptkbp:artwork gptkb:Mosaic_of_the_Holy_Spirit
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Christianity
gptkb:the_Orthodox_Church
gptkb:the_Byzantine_Empire
Ravenna's ecclesiastical history
Ravenna's religious history
the Arian controversy
Ravenna's political history
gptkbp:ceiling decorated with mosaics
Mosaic depicting the Baptism of Christ
gptkbp:community_role serves as a community landmark
gptkbp:constructed_in gptkb:Theodoric_the_Great
5th century
Unknown architect
gptkbp:construction_material brick and marble
gptkbp:contains Baptismal font
gptkbp:coordinates 44.4172° N, 12.2018° E
gptkbp:cultural_events hosts cultural events throughout the year
gptkbp:cultural_heritage Italian cultural heritage
important for Christian heritage
gptkbp:cultural_impact Influence on religious architecture
significant in the study of early Christian art
gptkbp:cultural_influence influenced later Christian architecture
gptkbp:cultural_representation Recognized as a cultural landmark
gptkbp:cultural_significance gptkb:religious_site
important pilgrimage site
Symbol of early Christian architecture
Christian baptism rituals
gptkbp:current_status open to the public
gptkbp:dedicated_to gptkb:Saint_John_the_Baptist
gptkb:John_the_Baptist
gptkbp:dimensions 14 meters in diameter
approximately 8 meters in diameter
gptkbp:educational_value important for educational tours
gptkbp:exhibitions hosts temporary exhibitions
gptkbp:famous_for Mosaics
mosaics
gptkbp:famous_landmark Mosaic floor
gptkbp:features gptkb:baptismal_font
Baptismal font
Octagonal plan
gptkbp:features_artist gptkb:Mosaic_of_the_Baptism_of_Christ
gptkbp:features_character Water as purification
gptkbp:floors gptkb:marble
gptkbp:function baptismal ceremonies
gptkbp:has_artwork Christ's baptism scene
gptkbp:historical_analysis Place of worship
gptkbp:historical_context Christianization of the Roman Empire
reflects the religious practices of the time
gptkbp:historical_event site of many baptisms
Site of early Christian baptisms
gptkbp:historical_period Early Middle Ages
Early Christian period
gptkbp:historical_research subject of historical research studies
gptkbp:historical_role Baptismal site for new Christians
gptkbp:historical_significance Religious ceremonies
One of the oldest baptisteries in Italy
one of the oldest baptisteries in Italy
Significant in Christian history
gptkbp:historical_use Baptism ceremonies
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Baptistery of Neon
gptkbp:influenced Renaissance art
Later Christian architecture
gptkbp:influenced_artists gptkb:Christian_iconography
gptkb:Ravenna_mosaics
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Roman_architecture
gptkb:Byzantine_architecture
gptkbp:interior_features richly decorated with gold mosaics
gptkbp:is_decorated_with Gold mosaics
gptkbp:is_recognized_as gptkb:cultural_landmark
gptkbp:is_visited_by gptkb:pilgrims
gptkbp:local_legends associated with local legends
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:Ravenna
gptkbp:location gptkb:Ravenna,_Italy
gptkbp:notable_artist gptkb:Mosaic_of_the_Apostles
Christ in the center of the dome
gptkbp:notable_aspect Historical architecture
gptkbp:notable_decoration gptkb:Mosaic_of_the_Virgin_Mary
gptkbp:notable_feature Octagonal shape
octagonal shape
Dome with mosaics
gptkbp:notable_for Mosaics
Artistic mosaics
gptkbp:notable_products Dome with mosaics
gptkbp:notable_visitor gptkb:Pope_Benedict_XVI
visited by many art historians
gptkbp:open_to_public gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Early_Christian_Monuments_of_Ravenna
gptkb:Basilica_di_San_Giovanni_in_Fonte
gptkb:Basilica_of_San_Vitale
Early Christian architecture
Ravenna's architectural heritage
Ravenna's UNESCO sites
Ravenna's cultural identity
gptkbp:preservation_efforts Well-preserved
ongoing preservation efforts
gptkbp:preserved_by gptkb:Italian_government
gptkbp:related_event Baptisms of infants
gptkbp:renovated gptkb:20th_century
16th century
gptkbp:renovation underwent several restorations
gptkbp:surrounding_area part of a larger complex of monuments
gptkbp:symbolism represents rebirth in Christianity
gptkbp:symbolizes Christian faith
Christian baptism
gptkbp:tourism_impact significant impact on local tourism
gptkbp:tradition Baptismal traditions
gptkbp:unesco_world_heritage_site gptkb:Yes
yes
gptkbp:visitors Tourists
attracts tourists
gptkbp:was_a_patron_of gptkb:Saint_John_the_Baptist
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_mosaics_of_Ravenna
gptkb:Early_Christian_Monuments_of_Ravenna
gptkb:The_Byzantine_mosaics_of_Ravenna
gptkb:Ravenna,_Italy
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5