Early Christian and Byzantine Architecture

During the Early Christian period, Constantine moved the capital from Rome to Byzantium. Where is Byzantium in the present day?

• Turkey

• Iraq

• Bulgaria

• Azerbaijan

Which period has the greatest influence in Early Christian architecture?

• Greek

• Roman

What is the architectural character of Early Christian Architecture?

• Sober and Dignified

• Vastness, Magnificence and Sober

• Impressive and Dignified

• Monumentality, Magnificence and Ornamentality

Oldest extant Roman basilica in Rome

• S. Maria Maggiore

• San Clemente, Rome

• Basilica of Saint Sabina, Rome, Italy

• S. Paolo fuori le mura

What is the building typology did the Early Christians adopt as their main identifying element?

• Temple

• Basilica

• Monastery

• Belfry

Large separate building, adjoining the atrium. Used 3 times in a year, Epiphany, Easter and Pentecost.

• Cathedral

• Basilica

• Campanile

• Baptistery

What replaced the Baptistery?

• Lacus

• Font

• Salientes

• Loci

Side-entrance basilica changed to end-entrance basilica in this period.

• Early Christian

• Byzantine

Masonry vaults are replaced with simple wood truss roofs; addition of narthex, campanile, etc.

• Early Christian

• Byzantine

Purposeful contrast between ext. and int. of sacred buildings; outside, often rough with birck or other small masonry units and no decoration; inside, frescoes and mosaics.

• Early Christian

• Byzantine