Architecture of the Byzantine Empire

The architecture of this period is different than for example the Gothic style because it is more uniform and standard.  It is more of larger squared bricks or pieces making up the walls of the buildings.   Also the roofs are mostly always rounded in domes instead of the pointed peaks of Gothic styled buildings.  The style of architecture is not distinctive but instead more of a subtle style.  The architecture is more of a functional use but it also is decorative too.  For example most of the buildings have functional and not over the top designs but some of the tombs are excessively large so that can be viewed as decorative.  Also some of the designs on the walls can be bright showy colors and designs.  I see some similarities to American architecture because we have many buildings that have domes or archways and out style is mostly functional but with some decoration with that.