Byzantine Architecture

• Hagia Sophia - Iconic Byzantine architectural masterpiece in Istanbul.
• Unique dome structure and intricate mosaics.
• Blended Byzantine, Roman, and Islamic influences.
• Byzantine Basilicas - Basilica-like plans with central domes and side aisles.
• Ravenna in Italy known for its Byzantine mosaics.
• Basilica of San Vitale and Basilica of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.
• Iconography in Byzantine Architecture - Extensive use of religious icons and symbols.
• Mosaics and frescoes depicting religious narratives.
• Artworks served as aids to worship and conveyed theological concepts.