Romanesque Architecture

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romanesque_architecture Romanesque architecture is an architectural style of Medieval Europe characterized by semi-circular...

Romanesque architecture is an architectural style of medieval Europe that was predominant in the 11th and 12th centuries. The style eventually developed into the Gothic style with the shape of the arches providing a simple distinction: the Romanesque is characterized by semicircular arches, while the Gothic is marked by the pointed arches. The Romanesque emerged nearly simultaneously in multiple countries ; its examples can be found across the continent, making it the first pan-European…

Romanesque architecture was current in Europe from the mid-11th century to the advent of Gothic architecture. It was the product of monastic expansion: larger churches were needed to accommodate numerous monks and priests, as well as the pilgrims who came to view saints’ relics.

Classical Architecture // Early Christian // Romanesque (Architecture Style) Region: Europe Period: Mid eleventh to mid twelfth century

Graphic History of Architecture

Graphic History of Architecture - (Malestrom)

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