Romanesque Flashcards
What is an example of a Romanesque cathedral
The saint sernin cathedral in Toulouse
When was the saint sernin cathedral built
During the 11th and 12th centuries
What is the plan of the Sernin based on
The basilica plan of the early Cristian churches and the floor plan is the shape of the crucifix
What is the Sernin an example of
How the problem of building a very large barrel vault was countered by using a series of arches to connect opposite piers
How were the arches situated to counter the large barrel vault
They were situated opposite direction of the barrel vault of the nave. This made it possible to reduce the thickness of the side wall
What are buttresses and what did they do
They also helped support these ribbed vaults
What was the disadvantage of this building style
It was difficult to provide adequate lighting
Where was the only place to put windows
In the barrel vault and this would weaken its structure
Where did the lighting come from
The door and the windows in the side aisles
What was a solution to the problem of lighting
Ribbed cross vault/ groin vault
What is an example of the groin vault/ ribbed cross vault
Durham cathedral
How did the ribbed cross vault solve the problem
the combination of cross vault and the burgess system made it possible to include clerestory windows that illuminated the interior sufficiently.
What shows the beginning of gothic architecture
The pointed arches of the Durham cathedral
What did all art forms depend on during this time
The patronage of the church and its officials who were finically powerful.
What is an important part of Romanesque art that foreshadowed gothic sculpture
Architectural sculpture
