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What is is the difference between Romanesque and Gothic castles?
they were more feminine and decorative. they also had stained glass windows compared to the small windows the romanesque cathedrals had.
What were two styles of architecture in the Middle Ages?
There were others, but the Gothic and Romanesque were the medieval architectural styles most commonly talked about.
Why did architecture change from Romanesque to Gothic?
The change started to express a new theological view of the church. The Romanesque church should be seen as a fortress against a sinful world outside. The Gothic church is supposed to be reaching towards God's heaven. It has large, colored windows to let in the beautiful light which is an emanation from God.
The Gothic cathedrals were built primarily during the?
The Middle Ages. 5th Century to 16th Century.
What two periods were art and architecture of the high Middle Ages generally divided into?
At the beginning of the High Middle Ages, the architecture was Romanesque. Later in that time, the Gothic emerged.
Who famous Gothic cathedral represents a transition from an early Gothic style to a later high Gothic style?
chartes cathedral
Where did the Gothic style flourish as opposed to the Romanesque style?
The Gothic and Romanesque styles were both very apparent in Europe, however, whilst the Romanesque was started on the continent and then spread to England, it then dies out and the Gothic was created in England to later spread to the continent.
Where did the Gothic style flourish as oppose to the Romanesque style?
The Gothic and Romanesque styles were both very apparent in Europe, however, whilst the Romanesque was started on the continent and then spread to England, it then dies out and the Gothic was created in England to later spread to the continent.
What trait did not characterize gothic cathedral architecture?
Gothic cathedral architecture was most popular throughout the Middle Ages, a time when the Catholic Church was extremely influential. One trait that these cathedrals did NOT have were rounded arches--a style that is characteristic of Romanesque architecture.
What were the major styles of architecture during the middle ages?
romanesque.Medieval architecture is actually referred to as Gothic Architecture.
What are The Romanesque Gothic and Renaissance Styles?
Matthias Grünewald
What type of building is Notre-Dame?
Almost all the cathedrals named for Our Lady (Notre Dame) are Gothic cathedrals. One famous example of a Notre Dame cathedral that isn't Gothic is in Bayeux, France (part of the province of Normandy), which was constructed in the Norman-Romanesque style.
What has the author Thomas Inkersley written?
Thomas Inkersley has written: 'An inquiry into the chronological succession of the styles of romanesque and pointedarchitecture in France' -- subject(s): Architecture, France, Architecture, Gothic, Architecture, Romanesque, France Architecture, Gothic Architecture, Romanesque Architecture
The Chartres cathedral has stained glass windows that are shaped like bullets. What is the name for that shape of window?
The "bullet" shape is called a Gothic arch. It is the evolution of the Romanesque arch which is just a semicircle, and has a number of structural advantages.
What are facts about amiens cathedral?
It is an archetypical Gothic cathedral.
What is the name of the cathedral in siena?
The cathedral in Siena is called the Siena Cathedral, or "Duomo di Siena" in Italian. It is renowned for its stunning Romanesque-Gothic architecture and intricate marble façade. The interior features beautiful artworks and a strikingly decorated floor, making it a significant landmark in the city. The cathedral is also part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site that encompasses the historic center of Siena.
What cathedral is a perfect example of Gothic architecture?
Reims Cathedral in France
