Religious architecture is often rich in ornament, but it is never purely decorative. In this unit, you will consider different types of religious architecture, paying particular attention to how the a


Religious architecture is often rich in ornament, but it is never purely decorative. In this unit, you will consider different types of religious architecture, paying particular attention to how the architecture serves religious rituals. Using at least one example from chapter nine and one from chapter ten:

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  • Compare and contrast Byzantine and Islamic architecture.
  • Describe the architecture and explain how its design facilitates specific worship practices.

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  • What do you think this experience would be like?
  • How do you picture yourself moving around the space?