Byzintine architecture

A common theme among the different photographs I saw were, arcs, domes, and pointed tops. Most of the monasteries contained all three or two of the three. These were used mainly for decoration, because they made the buildings looks much better. These different shapes added dimensions and angles to the buildings, making them more interesting. I also saw a lot of large rectanguar buildings, and I think those affected Americans the most. Most sky scrapers are just large rectangular boxes, because they are the simplest and allow the most room. They are very apparent in big cities, where room is limited, and they need to fit a lot. So you cam say that these shapes are used primarily for function instead of design.