Saturday, February 7, 2015

Early Christian Design

Since christianity was a religion that demanded initiation to participate in religious practices, Christian architecture put greater emphasis on the interior. Christianity was a growing mystery religion in the cities of Rome in the early fourth century. Christianity was recognized as a valid religion by the emperor Constantine in 313 C.E. Sant' Applinare In Classe- Ravenna is an example of architecture during this time.









During this time, two different types of styles developed and they were known as basilica and a centralized church.









The most important pieces of furniture during this time was something made for storage. This would include chests. Furniture during this time would follow the roman style decorated with carvings and jewels.



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