Romanesque Architecture Flashcards

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_____-based architecture from Northern Italy inspired the birth of Romanesque Architecture in Southern Europe, both in terms of aethetic and stability.

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BRICK-based architecture (or Lombard brick construction) originated in Northern/Central Europe by the Lombards (tribe). Brick became the primary building material in Northern Italy as quarried stone was rare.

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What century did Romanesque Architecture develop?

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9th-12th century in Western Europe

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What are the local materials used in Romanesque Architecture?

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Stone, Brick, Marble, Terracotta

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(Northern or Southern?) Romanesque Architecture had enlarged window openings and high pitched roofs to throw off rain and snow

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Northern

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5
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(Northern or Southern?) Romanesque Architecture had smaller window openings and flat roofs to minimize the shade of the sun

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Southern

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Who was the first Holy Roman Emperor after the fall of the Roman Empire, coronated by the Pope (around 800 AD)? He encouraged the building of churches and monasteries using masonry.

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Charlemagne

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This dynasty/royal family ruled Europe, with Charlemagne being one of its famed ruler. It is from the Latin word “Carolus”, meaning “Charles”

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Carolingian (Dynasty)

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What do you call Romanesque Architecture in Britain?

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Norman

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What was the trending style in Germany during the architectural era of Romanesque in Europe?

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Ottoman

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10
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Means “Roman-like Art”

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Romanesque

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What are the characteristics of Romanesque Architecture?

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  • Blocky, earthbound appearance
  • Large, simple geometric masses
  • Arcuated construction (bent/curved)
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What can be found at the cornice of a Romanesque structure?

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Corbel table (or corbelleza arches?? di ko sure malabo ppt ni maam iba naman nasa im at online) and Blind arches

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A capital resembling a cushion that is pressed down because of a weight.

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Cushion Capital

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14
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A capital where each lunette is divided into several truncated cones.

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Scalloped Capital

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15
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What are the types of Round arches in Romanesque architecture?

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  • Semi-circular
  • Segmented
  • Stilted
  • Horseshoe
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16
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The creation of this feature in churches helped accomodate the growing population of pilgrims that visit.

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(Ambulatories) are aisles/walking spaces.

17
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Also called a Romanesque portal, it is a stone slab above the the door and within the inner arch.

18
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What type of vaults did this type of architecture have?

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Groin and Barrel (vaults)

19
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Romanesque churches were also known for their undergound ________.

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Crypts/Vaults

20
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This part of Italy had ornamental facades, marble facing, with roofs that had bright coloring, and arcades in several stories.

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Central Italy

21
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In this part of Italy, churches had wide and flat facades, rose windows, and buttresses.

22
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Romanesque structures in this part of Italy were heavily inspired by the Byzantine

23
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The most renowned Romanesque churches in Milan out of brick.

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  • San Lorenzo
  • San Simpliciano
23
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Give an example of Romanesque Architecture in NORTH Italy

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  • San Zeno Maggiore
  • San Michele, Pavia
  • San Antonino
  • San Ambrogio
  • The Baptisery (Parma or Cremona)
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Give an example of Romanesque Architecture in CENTRAL Italy
- Pisa Cathedral, Baptisery, Campanile - San Giovanno - San Miniato - Pistoia Cathedral - San Paolo Fuori le Mura - San Martino - San Michele, Lucca
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A block resting on top of a column
Dosseret
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Give an example of Romanesque Architecture in SOUTHERN Italy
- Monreale Cathedral - La Martorana - San Cataldo - San Nicolo
25
Which cultural factor contributed to the emergence of the Romanesque style?
Rise of feudalism and pilgrimage
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What is the typical layout of a Romanesque church?
Latin cross plan