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Byzantine architecture is mainly the characteristic architecture of the [[Byzantine]] Empire. It presents a mixed style, i.e. a style composed of Graeco-Roman and Oriental elements which, in earlier centuries, cannot be clearly separated. [http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03094a.htm] Byzantine's advancement in developing the dome created a new style in global architecture. Another advancement was the development of bacilicas.[http://library.thinkquest.org/C005594/Medieval/byzantine.htm] In interiors, marble and mosaic were used broadly to make a complete lining for a rough carcase and mouldings were replaced by decorative bands formed in the mosaic. [http://www.buffaloah.com/a/archsty/byz/index.html]
Byzantine architecture is mainly the characteristic architecture of the [[Byzantine]] Empire. It presents a mixed style, i.e. a style composed of Graeco-Roman and Oriental elements which, in earlier centuries, cannot be clearly separated. [http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03094a.htm] Byzantine's advancement in developing the dome created a new style in global architecture. Another advancement was the development of bacilicas.[http://library.thinkquest.org/C005594/Medieval/byzantine.htm] In interiors, marble and mosaic were used broadly to make a complete lining for a rough carcase and mouldings were replaced by decorative bands formed in the mosaic. [http://www.buffaloah.com/a/archsty/byz/index.html]
The Basilica of Sant' Apollinare located in Classe, Ravenna, Italy, is known for its exceptional Byzantine mosaics; it is an example of Early Byzantine architecture. Another outstanding example of Byzantine architecture is St. Mark's Basilica (830) in Venice.
The Basilica of Sant' Apollinare located in Classe, Ravenna, Italy, is known for its exceptional Byzantine mosaics; it is an example of Early Byzantine architecture.
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[[Hagia Sophia]], completed in 537 AD, is the most famous example of all Byzantine Architecture. The architects of St. Sophia were Asiatics: Anthemius of Tralles and Isodorus of Miletus. [http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03094a.htm]
[[Hagia Sophia]], completed in 537 AD, is the most famous example of all Byzantine Architecture. The architects of St. Sophia were Asiatics: Anthemius of Tralles and Isodorus of Miletus. [http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03094a.htm] Another outstanding example of Byzantine architecture is St. Mark's Basilica (830 AD) in Venice.
== Middle Ages architecture ==
== Middle Ages architecture ==