Neo-Byzantine

Revival of Byzantine architecture with domes.

Overview

Neo-Byzantine architecture, using brick and mosaic, features domes and ornate interiors, prominent in 19th-20th century Europe and Russia.

Core Characteristics

• Domes, mosaics.
• Ornate, religious interiors.
• Modern prevalence.

Notable Examples

• Saint Sava Temple (Serbia, 1935, Neo-Byzantine).
• Alexander Nevsky Cathedral (Bulgaria, 1912, Neo-Byzantine).

Architectural Connections

• Modern: Revivalist focus.
• Religious: Churches.
• Byzantine Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Led by Neo-Byzantine architects, it revives Orthodox aesthetics.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Mosaic (technique), Historicism (theory), Dome (element), Orthodox Architecture (movement)