Early Christian

Early Christian refers to the art and architecture of first Christians.  Early Christian churches were built throughout Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa.  Sant' Apollinare in Classe, Ravenna shows how these Christian architects first started with a basilica form and then fixed it to meet the needs of that specific Christian church.  The structure of Apollinare is set up as a long rectangle and at the end of it there is a big space/focal point to have the alter.  There are columns on each side of the interior building.  Along these columns there are walkways so one could walk down them without interrupting the service.

The facade of the Basilica de San Julian de los Prados in Oviedo it shows the height of the nave and it also has side aisles in the interior.  It has a triangular roof and a central door opening.  Some churches combine the basilica and the cruciform plan, or both apses at the end of the basilica.

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