User:Dwl682/Evaluate an Article

Which article are you evaluating?
Hagia Sophia

Why you have chosen this article to evaluate?
I chose this article to evaluate because it is an example of the Byzantine architectural style we talked about in class. The Hagia Sophia is important because it combined elements of the two earlier styles of churches that the Byzantines were known for. My impressions of this article were that it was well written, had an unbiased tone, and organized in a way that depicted how the building itself changed over time.

Evaluate the article
The article features relevant information regarding the construction and history of the Hagia Sophia, as well as its greater significance to not only the Byzantine Empire, but other countries as well. Furthermore, the information in the article is up to date and possesses a neutral tone. The citations for the article work and the sources used represent a wide variety of perspectives and opinions on the Hagia Sophia. Current discussion in the talk page is over the religious importance of the building to Christianity, as the building's conversion to a mosque has influenced its importance as a Christian ritual site.