h4 romanesque

Question 1

Romanesque period

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a style of art emerging in Italy 9th Century and lasting until the advent of Gothic architecture in the 12C. The reason behind the name of this period is because the observers thought it looked closer to Rome than to Gothic

Question 2

Age of faith

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the church re-established itself as a strong unifying and stabilizing force

Question 3

Monasticism

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Monasteries became the center of education

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Feudalism

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Charlemagne’s kingdom was parceled out among his grandsons

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Knighthood

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knights were young sons of noble families who attached themselves for military purposes

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Crusades

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a series of religious expeditionary wars blessed by the pope and the Catholic church, with the stated goal of restoring Christians access to the hay places in near Jerusalem

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Manoralism

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economic system based upon limited land ownership and forced labor (serfs)

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Reliquiaries

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containers of relics (body parts or possessions of saints)

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Pilgrimage arts

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relics and images that were the attraction for pilgrimage

Question 10

Bayeux Tapestry

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a unique embroided narrative, probably executed by a group of women

Question 11

Trumeau

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central support of Medieval doorwards

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Tympanum

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lunette above the door was ornamented with complex iconography

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Westwork

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the western facade decorated with flanking

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Blind arcading

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A distinct form of decoration aimed at relieving otherwise blank walls.

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Archivolts

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Succession of receding arches.

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Atrium

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A forecourt surrounded by porticoes

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Narthex

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A portico before the nave for the penitents.

Question 18

Nave

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Principal or central part of the church extending from the narthex to the choir.

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Aisle

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Any of the longitudinal divisions separated from the nave.

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Double Bema

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Raised platform transverse open space separating the nave and the apse.

Question 21

Transept

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As wide as the nave, forming a square at the crossing, consisting of the choir and apse.

Question 22

Altar

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A table upon which the Eucharist is celebrated.

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Apse

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A semi-circular or polygonal often vaulted recess; termination of the sanctuary.

Question 24

Baldachin

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A canopy placed over an altar.

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Chevet

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East end of the church comprising of the choir, ambulatory and apse.

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Monastery

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Houses a room reserved for prayer and domestic quarters for monks and nuns. denotes the building, or complex of buildings, that houses a room reserved for prayer (e.g. an oratory) as well as the domestic quarters and workplaces of monastics

Question 27

Cathedra of Pisa

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an architectural landmark by an unknown architect famous for its leaning tower

Question 28

Santiago de compostela (spain)

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a pilgrimage destination for paul's pilgrims

Question 29

Durham Cathedral (england)

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The greatest most ambitious Romanesque church built in England. First to use pointed arches. Features a wheel window.

Question 30

Tower of London

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a royal place of her majesty in London