Architecture Warning: You are not logged in. Your IP address will be publicly visible if you make any edits. If you log in or create an account, your edits will be attributed to your username, along with other benefits.Anti-spam check. Do not fill this in! ===European medieval architecture=== {{main|Medieval architecture}} <gallery mode="packed"> +Mayr Ator Vagharshapat 01.jpg|[[Armenian Architecture]]: Interior of [[Etchmiadzin Cathedral]], the first cathedral in the world, founded 303 year AD. Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore abside a Roma.jpg|[[Byzantine architecture]]: [[Apse]] of [[Santa Maria Maggiore]] ([[Rome]]), decorated in the 5th century with this glamorous mosaic Aix dom int vue cote.jpg|[[Carolingian architecture]]: Interior of the [[Aachen Cathedral]] ([[Aachen]], Germany), 796β805 Durham Cathedral Nave.jpg|[[Romanesque architecture]]: Interior of the [[Durham Cathedral]] ([[Durham, England|Durham]], UK), 1093β1133 Sainte Chapelle Interior Stained Glass.jpg|Gothic architecture: Stained glass windows of the [[Sainte-Chapelle]] in Paris, completed in 1248, mostly constructed between 1194 and 1220 </gallery> In [[Europe]] during the [[Medieval]] period, [[guild]]s were formed by craftsmen to organize their trades and written contracts have survived, particularly in relation to ecclesiastical buildings. The role of architect was usually one with that of master mason, or ''Magister lathomorum'' as they are sometimes described in contemporary documents. The major architectural undertakings were the buildings of abbeys and [[cathedral]]s. From about 900 onward, the movements of both clerics and tradesmen carried architectural knowledge across Europe, resulting in the pan-European styles Romanesque and Gothic. Also, a significant part of the Middle Ages architectural heritage is numerous [[fortifications]] across the continent. From the Balkans to Spain, and from Malta to Estonia, these buildings represent an important part of European heritage. Summary: Please note that all contributions to Christianpedia may be edited, altered, or removed by other contributors. If you do not want your writing to be edited mercilessly, then do not submit it here. You are also promising us that you wrote this yourself, or copied it from a public domain or similar free resource (see Christianpedia:Copyrights for details). Do not submit copyrighted work without permission! Cancel Editing help (opens in new window) Discuss this page