A Comparison: Byzantine Architecture

While perusing the internet observing Byzantine architecture, I noticed a few patterns. The most predominant of these was the reappearing themes was sloping. Throughout all periods of Persian architecture, slopes and large walls were a recurrent themes. Although churches were large and elaborate coated with gold and ornate decorations, they weren't overly dissimilar to other buildings. Among buildings that were larger and along the shore, they tended to be much blocky-er, but retained their slopes roofs, an overall motif throughout Persian architecture. Some of the Persian architecture also seems to have been influenced by Perian architecture, such as large and elaborate domes.

As far as the influence of Byzantine architecture on American architecture, it seems to have influenced early American architecture much more than later American architecture. Some historical churches and cathedrals throughout America are clearly visible in large steeples. The domes that were recurrent throughout our government buildings, such as the state building and capitol building, both of which have large and ornately decorated domes.