Altar

Sacred platform for religious rituals.

Overview

Used in Notre-Dame Paris, often made of stone or wood.

Design Features

Incorporates ornamentation and symbolic placement.

Architectural Connections

• Global: Universal religious use.
• Religious: Churches and temples.
• Ancient: Historical use.

Influence and Legacy

Influenced by religious architecture, shaping St. Peter’s Basilica.

Related Architects & Works

Bernini (related architect), St. Peter’s Basilica (related building), Ornamentation (element), Baroque (period)