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Romanesque churches were characterized by round arches, thick walls, small windows, and barrel vault ceilings. They often featured decorative sculpture, intricate carvings, and ornate portals. Overall, Romanesque architecture emphasized solidity, symmetry, and grandeur in its design.
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What has the author Jens Reich written?
Jens Reiche has written: 'Architektur und Bauplastik in Burgund um 1100' -- subject(s): Architecture, Romanesque, Church architecture, Romanesque, Church decoration and ornament, Mont-Saint-Vincent (Church : France), Notre-Dame (Church : Gourdon, France), Romanesque Architecture, Romanesque Church architecture
What of these is not a feature of romanesque?
Pointed arches is not a feature of Romanesque architecture. Romanesque architecture is characterized by semi-circular arches, thick walls, and small windows. Pointed arches are a signature element of Gothic architecture.
What has the author Julius Baum written?
Julius Baum has written: 'Romanesque architecture in France' -- subject(s): Architecture, Architecture, Romanesque, Church architecture, Romanesque Architecture
What has the author Alfred William Clapham written?
Alfred William Clapham has written: 'English romanesque architecture before the conquest' -- subject(s): Church architecture, Cross and crosses, Crosses, Romanesque Architecture 'English romanesque architecture' -- subject(s): Church architecture, Crosses, England, Romanesque Architecture 'Romanesque architecture in England' -- subject(s): Architecture, Romanesque Architecture 'Thornton Abbey, Lincolnshire' -- subject(s): Thornton Abbey
What are some examples of Romanesque style buildings?
Some examples of Romanesque style buildings include the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Spain, Durham Cathedral in England, and the Basilica of Saint Sernin in France. These structures are characterized by features such as rounded arches, thick walls, and decorative sculpture.
What has the author Raymond Oursel written?
Raymond Oursel has written: 'Airvault' -- subject(s): Saint-Pierre d'Airvault (Church) 'France romane' -- subject(s): Architectural Decoration and ornament, Architecture, Romanesque, Church architecture, Decoration and ornament, Architectural, Romanesque Architecture 'Lyonnais, Dombes, Bugey et Savoie romans' -- subject(s): Art, Romanesque, Romanesque Art 'La dispute et la grace' 'Haut-Poitou roman' -- subject(s): Architecture, Romanesque, Church architecture, Romanesque Architecture 'Romanisches Burgund'
What has the author Marcel Durliat written?
Marcel Durliat has written: 'Rosellon' 'L' art roman' -- subject(s): Art, Romanesque, Romanesque Art 'La sculpture romane en Roussillon' -- subject(s): Romanesque Sculpture, Roussillon, France (Province), Sculpture, Sculpture, Romanesque 'Hispania Romanica' -- subject(s): Art, Romanesque, Art, Spanish, Christian art and symbolism, Romanesque Art, Spanish Art 'Saint-Sernin de Toulouse' -- subject(s): Buildings, structures, Church architecture, Church decoration and ornament, Saint-Sernin de Toulouse (Church) 'L' art en Cerdagne' -- subject(s): Art, French, French Art 'L' art roman en Espagne' -- subject(s): Art, Romanesque, Art, Spanish, Romanesque Art, Spanish Art 'Haut-Languedoc roman' -- subject(s): Architecture romane, Architecture, Romanesque, Art roman, Art, Romanesque, Church architecture, Descriptions et voyages, Guidebooks, Guides, Languedoc (France), Romanesque Architecture, Romanesque Art
What were the romanesque church tympanum relief sculptures carved from?
made of marble
What architectural feature especially distinguishes a Romanesque church?
Barrell vaults
What has the author Gerhard N Graf written?
Gerhard N. Graf has written: 'Portugal roman' -- subject(s): Christian art and symbolism, Church architecture, Romanesque Architecture, Romanesque Art, Romanesque Sculpture
What is Romanesque?
Romanesque is a style of architecture that flourished in Europe from the 11th to the 12th century. It is characterized by thick walls, round arches, and barrel vaults, evoking a sense of grandeur and solidity. Romanesque architecture often incorporated decorative elements such as sculpture, frescoes, and intricate ornamentation.
What has the author Godehard written?
Godehard has written: 'Rheinische Romanik im 19. Jahrhundert' -- subject(s): Architecture and state, Architecture, Romanesque, Church architecture, Conservation and restoration, Romanesque Architecture, Romanesque revival (Architecture)
