A World History of Architecture

aisles ancient appear arches architects architecture axis basilica bays became begun building built carved Cathedral central century chapels choir Christian church classical columns completed construction contained continued court courtyard covered created crossing culture detail developed dome early east elaborate elements entrance established extended exterior façade feet figures floor four frame front galleries garden gate Gothic Greek hall important influence interior Italy known later light living located major masonry materials medieval monumental mosque nave original ornament painted palace period placed practice pyramid reflected remains Renaissance rising river Roman Rome roof rooms seen served shows shrine side space square stone street structure style surrounding temple tion tomb tower town traditional vaults Villa wall wooden