Santa Maria Maggiore

Early Christian basilica.

Overview

Santa Maria Maggiore, using stone, is a 5th-century church in Rome, Italy.

Core Characteristics

• Classical columns, mosaics.
• Basilica plan, ornate interior.
• Early Christian aesthetic.

Architectural Connections

• Historical: 5th century.
• Religious: Basilica.
• Early Christian Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Major Roman Catholic pilgrimage site.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Stone Masonry (technique), Symbolism (theory), Nave (element), Early Christian (movement)