Architecture — For other uses, see Architecture (disambiguation). Brunelleschi, in the building of the dome of Florence Cathedral, not only transformed the cathedral and the city of Florence, but also the role and status of the architect … Wikipedia
architecture — /ahr ki tek cheuhr/, n. 1. the profession of designing buildings, open areas, communities, and other artificial constructions and environments, usually with some regard to aesthetic effect. Architecture often includes design or selection of… … Universalium
Architecture of the medieval cathedrals of England — The medieval cathedrals of England, dating from between approximately 1040 and 1540, are a group of twenty five buildings which together constitute a major aspect of the country’s artistic heritage and are among the most significant material… … Wikipedia
Architecture of Houston — The architecture of Houston includes a wide variety of award winning and historic examples located in various areas of the city. From early in its history to current times, Houston inspired innovative and challenging building design and… … Wikipedia
Western architecture — Introduction history of Western architecture from prehistoric Mediterranean cultures to the present. The history of Western architecture is marked by a series of new solutions to structural problems. During the period from the… … Universalium
Church architecture — The 800 year old Church of Termunterzijl in the north of the Netherlands See also: Architecture of cathedrals and great churches Church architecture refers to the architecture of buildings of Christian churches. It has evolved over the two… … Wikipedia
Cathedral architecture of Western Europe — A cathedral is a church, usually Roman Catholic, Anglican, or Eastern Orthodox, housing the seat of a bishop. The word cathedral takes its name from the word cathedra , or Bishop s Throne (In Latin: ecclesia cathedralis ). The term is often… … Wikipedia
Cistercian architecture — Abbey church of Santa Maria Arabona, Italy … Wikipedia
Ciborium (architecture) — Ciborium of Sant Ambrogio, Milan; note the rods for curtains. The columns are probably 4th century, the canopy 9th, 10th or 12th century.[1] In ecclesiastical architecture, a ciborium ( ciborion : κιβωρι … Wikipedia
Sacred architecture — (also known as religious architecture) is concerned with the design and construction of places of worship and/or sacred or intentional space, such as churches, mosques, stupas, synagogues, and temples. Many cultures devoted considerable resources … Wikipedia
