Considerations regarding the preservation of classical forms in the First Churches

nº3 (july, 2009) • Archai: As Origens do Pensamento Ocidental

Autor: Regina Helena Rezende

Resumo:

This paper presents how the classical architectural forms – Greek-roman forms – are preserved in early Christian churches built in the Palestinian area between the fourth and the sixth centuries AD. We follow the concept that architecture defines a non-verbal communication form, a language possible to be decoded. Will be discussed questions regarding long-term preservation or change of this buildings in a historical structure evaluating their formal and ideological aspects.

Texto Completo: http://periodicos.unb.br/index.php/archai/article/view/340/199

Palavras-Chave: Architecture,early Christian churches,basílic

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