Romanesque

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Means in the ‘Roman manner’. The style of Christian warrior-kings who wished to emulate the fortunes of legendary Roman emperors.

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Romanesque

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Churches re-establishing itself as a strong unifying force.

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Age of Faith

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Monasteries became the center of education.

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Monasticism

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Charlemagne’s kingdom was parceled out among his grandsons after his death.

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Feudalism

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Young sons of noble families in militaries.

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Knighthood

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A series of religious expeditionary wars blessed by the Pope and the Catholic Church. Goal of restoring Christian access to the holy places in and near Jerusalem.

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Crusades

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Economic system based upon limited land ownership and forced labor or serfs.

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Manorialism

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Containers of relics or body parts, possessions of saints.

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Reliquaries

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Earliest known reliquary with scenes from the popular medieval Legend of the True Cross. Contained relics believed to be the true cross.

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Stavelot Triptych

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A unique embroidered narrative that resonates the events leading to the Battle of Hastings. 230ft. long depicting the Norman invasion in England.

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Bayeux Tapestry

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An object that is physically associated with someone holy, considered as miraculous objects. Ex. nails, foot.

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Relics

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Literature for the illiterate.

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Sculpture

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A central post supporting columns between double doors.

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Trumeau

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Lunette or semi-circular or triangular decorative wall surface over the door.

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Tympanum

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Almond-shaped glow that encases the body of Christ.

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Mandorla

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

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Blind arcading

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A forecourt surrounded by porticoes.

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Atrium

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A portico before the nave for the penitents.

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Narthex

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

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Nave

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Any of the longitudinal divisions separated from the nave.

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Aisle

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

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Double Bema

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

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Transept

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A table upon which the Eucharist is celebrated.

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Altar

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

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Apse

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A part of the church occupied by singers.

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Choir

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Appointed raised structure for preaching.

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Pulpit

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A canopy placed over an altar.

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Baldachin

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

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Chevet

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Houses a room reserved for prayer and domestic quarters for monks and nuns.

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Monasteries

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The grandest Romanesque monastery.

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Abbey of Cluny

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Private residences and fortresses of the lords.

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Castles

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Famous for its leaning tower.

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Cathedral of Pisa, Italy

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A pilgrimage destination for St. Paul's pilgrims. Built over the believed tomb of James the Apostle.

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Santiago de Compostela, Spain

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The greatest most ambitious Romanesque church built in England. 1st to use pointed arches. Features a wheel window.

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Durham Cathedral, England

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Royal Palace of her Majesty. An example of Norman military architecture.

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Tower of London