architecture and culture Flashcards
(16 cards)
what the style of architecture
romanesque
where did normans build cathedrals on
former roman sites
which emphaised the link between them adn the former empire
what influenced architecture
- styles seen in the holy land
- during the crusades
examples of architecture in durham
- spiral comulmns
- ribbed vaulted cieling
- internal arches
what did william of st callais donate
a vast library of books to durham cathedral
- relfectign teh importantce the norman splaced on learning
which famous chruch was durham cathedral basd on
old st peter’s basilica
what were the normans keen to establish themselves as
rightful rulers of england
force to be reckoned with
dynasty that would last in england for a long time
was the ribbed vaulted cieling its first kind in europe
yes
what did early norman monarchs want to do
emphasise their religious decotion and durham’s building echoed other changes around teh countries
how did durham casue changes around the country
saxon monastries demolished and rebuilt in new romanesque style
what did the romanesque style show
- relfected magnificence of god
- inspired local people
- dominated thoughts of people who saw them
what type of monastries were introduced during the reign of william I, including durham
bendectine monastries
what did benedctine monastries do
- improved levels of literacy across the country
who introduced benedictine monastries
it was introduced during william I reign
how mnay monks and nuns in the country had increased to in 1135
5000
what date did monks and nuns increase to 5000
by 1135
