Ravenna Basilica

Byzantine basilica with mosaics.

Overview

Ravenna Basilica, using brick and mosaic, is a 6th-century church in Ravenna, Italy.

Core Characteristics

• Intricate mosaic interiors.
• Brick structure.
• Byzantine design.

Architectural Connections

• Byzantine: Historical focus.
• Religious: Basilica.
• Byzantine Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Built by early Christian craftsmen, it preserves Byzantine art.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Mosaic Work (technique), Symbolism (theory), Dome (element), Byzantine Architecture (movement)