Byzanne architecture S Vitale Ravenna

diaconicon

presbytery

The apse is flanked by two chapels, the prothesis and the diaconicon, typical for . justinian matrimoneum

Nave : South-East Apse : Each span, except Nave, has a semicircle apse. ecclesiastial eschatology The early Chrisan was the way of realising Chrisan architecture needs within the limitaons of the Roman architectural outlook the ideal byzantine Hagia Sophia, Ayasofya, “Holy Wisdom”, Sancta Sophia

The Central Plan The Lighng and decoraon

the ideal byzantine church spiritually occupied

Charlemagne aka in Latin: Carolus Magnus or Karolus Magnus, meaning Charles the Great

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Blue Mosque

Byzanne architecture strongly influenced the development of mosques, from Cairo to Turkey. , reached its acme with the in Granada. Suleyman Mosque Alhambra

Taj Mahal

Palane Chapel, Aachen - Throne of Charlemagne Palane Chapel, Aachen

St Augusne’s City of God Plan of St. Gall is the term that is used to describe the architecture of Middle Ages which evolved into the Gothic style beginning in the 12th century.

The term "Romanesque", meaning "descended from Roman", was used to describe the style from the early 19th century.

Although there is no consensus for the beginning date of the style, with proposals ranging from the 6th to the 10th centuries, examples can be found across the continent, making Romanesque architecture the first pan-European architectural style since Imperial Roman Architecture. The Romanesque style in is more traditionally referred to as Norman architecture.

Combining features of contemporary Western Roman and Byzantine buildings, Romanesque architecture is known by its massive quality, its thick walls, round , sturdy piers, groin vaults, large towers and decorative arcading. Each building has clearly defined forms and they are frequently of very regular, symmetrical plan so that the overall appearance is one of simplicity when compared with the Gothic buildings that were to follow. Speyer Speyer cathedral Saint-Sernin, Toulouse Le Mont-Saint-Michel Le Mont-Saint-Michel (English: St Michael's Mount) Ecclesiastical Architecture in Medieval Society Eschatology