Byzantine architects embraced the use of natural light in their religious buildings. They designed structures with large windows, domes, and open spaces to allow natural light to flood in. They also incorporated the use of colored glass in the windows to create a mystical atmosphere within the building. The use of light was symbolic of the divine presence and the illumination of the soul. The architects believed that the use of light helped to create a spiritual environment for worship, and they placed a great emphasis on the interaction between light and space in their designs. The combination of light and space was meant to create a transcendent experience for worshipers, which was the ultimate goal of Byzantine religious architecture.
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