History of Architecture
History of Architecture
History of Architecture
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BYZANTINE
330 AD - 1453
The invention of the Christian church was achieved by a process of assimilating and rejecting various
precedents, such as the
•Greek temple,
•Roman public building,
•Private Roman house, and the
•Synagogue.
Early Christian Architecture consisted of various building typologies in:
•Churches
•Commemorative structures
•Covered cemeteries
•Baptisteries
Evolution:
•The 1st Christians had the Synagogue as a place of worship
•When the Jews severed their ties with the Christians, there was a need for a large space for prayer, and the
Liturgy of the Eucharist
•By the 3rd c. purpose built churches and adaptations of existing buildings
•There were requirements for spaces for activities such as the Eucharist, Baptism
•Thus forms were chosen which was suitable without much of modification
•Thus the Basilica was chosen
6. Crossing.
1. Narthex.(covered porch)
7. Altar.
2. Façade towers.
8. Apse.
3. Nave.
9. Ambulatory.
4. Aisles.
10. Radiating chapels.
5. Transept.
Cross shapes
4 arms meet in a crossing space
Symbolic stele erected to represent the apostles
Large court around
Octagonal plan
Central space between columns
Supported a timber roof
Santa constanza
GOSPEL AMBO
AMBULATORY AISLE
ATRIUM
PORCH FOUNTAIN NAVE CHOIR SANCTUARY
AISLE