Compare and contrast the Early Christian Basilica of St. Peter in Rome and the Byzantine church of Hagia Sophia.

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Choose three questions from the list of four below to answer in essay form. Each of the three essays should be at least one and one half pages in length, double-spaced, with one-inch margins and twelve point fonts. Use textbook and to prepare them. Do not use material from the internet. There is no minimum number of sources required, But be sure to illustrate the points of the essays with references to works of art from textbook.

Essay #1:

Compare and contrast the Early Christian Basilica of St. Peter in Rome and the Byzantine church of Hagia Sophia. Briefly provide context on the two structures, then discuss the building type and function of each, along with their features of design, structure, and decoration.

Essay #2:

Discuss the culture and architecture of Islamic Spain. Briefly provide historical context, then focus on the two great architectural projects of the period: the Great Mosque of Cordoba and the Alhambra Palace in Granada. Discuss the building type and function of each, then their features of design, structure, and ornamentation.

Essay #3:

Discuss the influence that the rise in popularity of religious pilgrimages in Western Europe had on the development of Romanesque church architecture. First, outline the nature and purpose of these journeys and the sites most often visited; then, note some of the changes they spurred in the church architecture of France.

Essay #4:

Discuss the French Gothic cathedral of the city of Chartres. Consider the type and features of the floor plan used, the main features of materials and structure, and the role of the sculpture and stained glass windows.

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