Classical elements in Middle Age cathedrals

Ravenna, San Vitale Cathedral, 6th century A.D.

Persistency of

Corinthian columns

new elements: pulvin (sort of second capitol above the Corinthian one)

Persistency of

Corinthian capital (note that the colums is not fluted as in Corinthian order should be)

Reuse of Roman columns, mixed with medioeval columns.

Corinthian capitals

Central nave without cross vaults (due to the use of ancient columns instead of pillars, as usual in Romanesque)

Reuse of Roman columns, mixed with medioeval columns. Note that columns are different.

Corinthian capitals.

Central nave without cross vaults (due to the use of ancient columns instead of pillars, as usual in Romanesque)

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