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    The document summarizes the major periods and styles of early Western architecture, including Early Christian, Byzantine, Romanesque, Gothic, and Renaissance. It provides the Basilica of St. Peter's and Hagia Sophia as examples of Early Christian and Byzantine architecture respectively. For Romanesque, it notes characteristics like a cruciform shape and mentions Pisa Cathedral. Gothic architecture is illustrated by Notre Dame and Rheims Cathedral. Finally, the Renaissance period lists Florence Cathedral as an example.

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    The document summarizes the major periods and styles of early Western architecture, including Early Christian, Byzantine, Romanesque, Gothic, and Renaissance. It provides the Basilica of St. Peter's and Hagia Sophia as examples of Early Christian and Byzantine architecture respectively. For Romanesque, it notes characteristics like a cruciform shape and mentions Pisa Cathedral. Gothic architecture is illustrated by Notre Dame and Rheims Cathedral. Finally, the Renaissance period lists Florence Cathedral as an example.

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    Flashback of Early Western Architecture

    Early Christian (313-800 AD)


    Example : Basilica of ST. Peters (old)
    Rome

    Byzantine (300-800 AD)


    Example : Hagia Sofia

    Romanesque (800-1200 AD)


    Example : Pisa Cathedral

    Gothic ( 1200-1500 AD)


    Example : Notre dame cathedral,
    Rheims Cathedral

    Renaissance (1500-1700 AD)


    Example : Florence Cathedral
    Early Christian Architecture
    Characteristics of Early
    Cristian Church Building -

    1.Propylaeum
    2.Atrium
    3.Narthex
    4.Nave
    5.Side Aisle
    6.Crossing
    7.Transept
    8.Apse

    Byzantine Architecture

    Hagia Sophia, an
    important Byzantine structure
    and one of the world’s great
    monuments. It was built as a
    Christian church in the 6th
    century CE (532–537) under
    the direction of the Byzantine
    emperor.
    Romanesque Architecture
    Romanesque Churches were typically built
    • A Cruciform shape
    • A central Nave and transept
    • Often Included multiple apses and chapels.
    • Reflect the centrality of the Church in
    Christian worship.
    • To accommodate large congregations.
    • Adorned with elaborative decorative
    elements.
    Pisa Cathedral In Italy
    Consists of the -
    • Cathedral ,
    • Baptistery,
    • Campo Santo(Monastery)
    • Campanile (Bell Tower)

    Gothic Architecture

    Rheims cathedral Notre Dame,Paris


    Renaissance Architecture

    Dome of Florence cathedral

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