Comparative Analysis of Roofs, Domes, and Columns in Byzantine Architecture
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What architectural element in Byzantine architecture allowed for smoother transitions between square bases and circular or octagonal domes?

  • Pendentives (correct)
  • Pillars
  • Buttresses
  • Flying buttresses
  • Which type of dome in Byzantine architecture is supported by pendentives or a drum?

  • Ribbed dome
  • Compound dome (correct)
  • Brick dome
  • Simple dome
  • What type of column capitals were designed by Ionic and Corinthian styles in Byzantine architecture?

  • Composite (correct)
  • Scamozzi
  • Doric
  • Tuscan
  • Which of the following materials was not considered unimportant for moldings in Byzantine architecture?

    <p>Ornaments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some symbolic figures found in the walls of Byzantine architecture?

    <p>Chi Rho and Peacock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following buildings is known as the Church of Holy Wisdom and underwent conversions into a mosque and later a museum?

    <p>Hagia Sophia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of arches are commonly found in Romanesque architecture?

    <p>Semicircular arches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of the domes in Romanesque architecture?

    <p>Hemispherical domes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Renaissance architecture, what geometrical shapes were commonly utilized to maximize space?

    <p>Circles and squares</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which architectural style is characterized by the use of columns that progress towards the center?

    <p>Mannerist architecture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a distinguishing feature of Byzantine architecture in terms of ornamentation?

    <p>Intricate mosaic decorations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of dome types, what adds a sense of grandeur to Renaissance architecture?

    <p>Hemispherical domes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the reasons behind the architectural features of small windows, sheltering arcade, and open court in Eastern Byzantine architecture?

    <p>Climatic requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor led to the division of Rome into the Latin Church in the West and the Greek Orthodox Church in the East?

    <p>Religious beliefs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a unique characteristic of Byzantine architecture during the period of Iconoclasm?

    <p>No painted figures except sculptures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structural system is a characteristic feature of Byzantine architecture during the Ottoman Empire period?

    <p>Dome and column vaults</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a typical plan used in the first and second Greek Golden Ages of Byzantine architecture?

    <p>Greek cross plan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which material was NOT commonly used in the construction of walls in Byzantine architecture?

    <p>Wooden beams</p> Signup and view all the answers

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