Romanesque Architectural History

While the Byzantine style continued to develop in the Eastern realms of Europe, the latter part of the first millennium saw a disjointed and incoherent stylistic approach in more Western regions. Due to Barbarian rule which ran from the 5th to 9th century, the Roman […]

Byzantine Architectural History

Christianity was made the official religion of the Roman Empire in 326 C.E, a move that solidified the Edict of Milan, a proclamation enacted by Emperor Constantine in 316 C.E. As such, Roman architecture became moulded to fit Christian uses and the architectural advancement of […]

Ancient Roman Architectural History

Following on from the foundations Greek architecture had to provide, Roman architecture created a style that transcended centuries and would inspire later movements such as the Romanesque style. A structural advancement Roman designers made was the popularised use of arches and domes, allowing the style […]

Ancient Greek Architectural History

Ancient Greek architecture paved the way for the centuries of Western architecture that followed with many styles using Greek inspiration in a reprised fashion. The style predominantly used a trabeated style of construction with stone being the primary material alongside timber frames. Many buildings that […]