2. Early
Christianit
y
Basilicas and
Iconography
Baptisteries
and
Mausoleums
The Fall of
Rome and
the "Dark
Ages"
Introduction
As Christianity grew,
there arose a need for
dedicated worship
spaces. Early churches
were not only functional,
but also symbolic of the
new religion. Let's
explore how Christianity
shaped the evolution of
church architecture
throughout history.