31. These renovations were in an entirely modern style, clashing with the Byzantine architecture of the interior. 32. The Greek cross and domes of Byzantine architecture were found in areas of Byzantine cultural influence. 33. The classical forms were abandoned in both Byzantine architecture and the Baroque, Rococo and Neo-classical architecture. 34. Also the lunette with the double archivolt was very common in Byzantine architecture since the 11th century. 35. The construction of the church, solely using bricks as the medium, is very unusual in Byzantine architecture . 36. The Byzantine architecture , these moulded archivolts above an architrave constitute one of the characteristics of the style. 37. Since the Christianization of Kievan Rus'for several ages Russian architecture was influenced predominantly by the Byzantine architecture . 38. It marks a sharp departure from the traditions of Byzantine architecture which never put emphasis on verticality. 39. The architectural style of the Kievan state, which quickly established itself, was strongly influenced by Byzantine architecture . 40. He combined elements of traditional Byzantine architecture and Romanian architecture with French Art Nouveau in an eclectic style.