The Cross-in-Square: Byzantine StyleEmperor Constantine I had a very busy rule which created marked changes to architectural history. Constantine ordered the construction of…Aug 12, 2021Aug 12, 2021
BasilicaThe word “basilica” is often associated with early Christian building projects, like the Old St. Peters Basilica (to differentiate from the…Aug 5, 2021Aug 5, 2021
I screwed up my terminology in the previous article (awkward), then I got sick and didn’t get this…I stated this article would be about the Byzantine Empire — when in fact, I meant the Ottoman Empire; but then, come to find out after…Jul 29, 2021Jul 29, 2021
on Inscriptions in Architecture BCE, Part 2: Greece and RomeLast week, I started a series of articles about inscriptions on architecture, particularly in the Mediterranean area. We began in Ancient…Jul 16, 2021Jul 16, 2021
Inscriptions in Architecture, Part 1: Egyptian HieroglyphsInscriptions in architecture — scripts, most often carved in stone, usually of a religious nature or giving honor to the sponsor of the…Jul 8, 2021Jul 8, 2021
The Gothic Style: Art in GlassI’ve written about Art Nouveau-era stained glass from Tiffany & Co. and I’ve written about how stained glass was a key aspect of Gothic…Jul 1, 2021Jul 1, 2021
Strangely Architecture: DadoDado: a rather funny sounding word (at least in my opinion) for a rather frequent architectural element. Although they all run together…Feb 11, 2021Feb 11, 2021
Spiraling Through TimeSo it’s been a while since I’ve been around here — but I’m back! Refocusing a little bit, rather than the ages I’ve done in the past, I…Feb 3, 2021Feb 3, 2021
Art Nouveau & The Golden Age of IllustrationThe fin de siècle styles also heralded in the Golden Age of Illustration, generally seen as lasting from 1880–1920. Because of the…Apr 25, 2019Apr 25, 2019