The Byzantine style in architecture презентация

the great Byzantine culture, including architecture. The main features of Byzantine architecture:

The use of domes in the Central part of the building. The Byzantines were the first to think up placing domes on «sails», that allowed to have a less cumbersome wall and expand the room.
Inside the temple, under the dome, creates the gallery. From below it was supported by columns.
Minimum of architectural details in the interior and maximum rich design. The walls were clad in marble and covered with gold leaf, mosaics and frescoes.
The windows were usually narrow and with a rounded top.
In the construction of buildings was usually used plinfa, brick and stone.

the entire territory of modern Europe. Temples built in this style still preserved in many countries.

represented by only two species – the Romanesque and the Gothic. The Romanesque style originated in the eighth century and flourished until the twelfth century, when it was replaced by Gothic. Romanesque architecture is almost always the structure of the defensive type.

forms;

thick walls and small narrow windows;

semi-circular vaulted arch;

Correct ratio of horizontal and vertical lines.

height of the structure;
pointed arch; a peaked roof;
large windows with stained glass;
a large number of sculptures.