Romanesque

Examples of Romanesque in the following topics:

• First Romanesque Architecture

  • The First Romanesque style developed in the Catalan territory and demonstrated a lower level of expertise than the later Romanesque style.
  • Romanesque architecture is often divided into two periods: the "First Romanesque" style and the "Romanesque" style.
  • To avoid the term Pre-Romanesque, which is often used with a much broader meaning to refer to early Medieval and early Christian art (and in Spain may also refer to the Visigothic, Asturias, Mozarabic, and Repoblación art forms) Puig i Cadafalch preferred to use the term "First Romanesque" or "first Romanesque art" to designate those Catalan anticipations of the Romanesque itself.
  • The First Romanesque style, also known as Lombard Romanesque style, is characterized by thick walls, lack of sculpture, and the presence of rhythmic ornamental arches known as a Lombard band.
  • The difference between the First Romanesque and later Romanesque styles is chiefly a matter of the expertise with which the buildings were constructed.

• Romanesque Sculpture: Tomb of Rudolf of Swabia

  • The tomb of Rudolf of Swabia is a prime example of Romanesque sculpture.
  • Rudolf of Rheinfelden's tomb, located at the cathedral of Merseburg, is a fine example of Romanesque sculpture.
  • The material used to construct the tomb also reflects the high status of metalwork in Romanesque sculpture.
  • The tomb of Rudolf of Swabia is exemplary of Romanesque sculpture.
  • Describe the expressive Romanesque artistry on the tomb of Rudolf of Swabia.

• Romanesque Sculpture

  • Sculpture from the Romanesque period saw advances in metalwork, enamels, and figurative friezes and scenes found in architecture.
  • Romanesque art is the art of Europe from approximately 1000 CE to the rise of the Gothic style in the 13th century or later, depending on region.
  • The preceding period is known as the Pre-Romanesque period.
  • During the 11th and 12th centuries, figurative sculpture strongly revived, and architectural reliefs are a hallmark of the later Romanesque period.
  • Most Romanesque sculpture is pictorial and biblical in subject.

• Romanesque Illustrated Books

  • Many books of worship produced during the Romanesque period were characterized by illuminated manuscript.
  • It was produced in England around 1170, and is considered a striking example of the Romanesque style.
  • The Winchester Bible is a Romanesque illuminated manuscript produced in Winchester between 1160 and 1175.
  • Alban's Psalter is widely considered to be one of the most important examples of English Romanesque book production.
  • Identify the most well-known examples of illuminated bibles and psalters during the Romanesque period.

• Characteristics of Romanesque Architecture

  • The general impression given by both ecclesiastical and secular Romanesque architecture is that of massive solidity and strength.
  • Romanesque design is also characterized by the presence of arches and openings, arcades, columns, and vaults and roofs.
  • Later forms of Romanesque architecture may also possess certain features that earlier forms do not.
  • Later Romanesque churches may have wheel windows or rose windows with plate tracery.
  • Columns were often used in Romanesque architecture, but they varied in building material and decorative style.

• Romanesque Art

  • Romanesque art refers to the art of Europe from the late 10th century to the rise of the Gothic style in the 13th century.
  • Romanesque art refers to the art of Europe from the late 10th century to the rise of the Gothic style in the 13th century or later, depending on region.
  • Aside from Romanesque architecture, the art of the period was characterized by a vigorous style in both painting and sculpture.
  • As there were no equivalent Byzantine models, Romanesque sculptors felt free to expand rather than merely mimic in their treatment of tympanums.
  • This abbey, founded in 1093, is an example of Romanesque architecture.

• Architecture of the Holy Roman Empire

  • Architecture from the Holy Roman Empire spans from the Romanesque to the Classic eras.
  • The Pre-Romanesque period in Western European art is often dated from the Carolingian Renaissance in the late 8th century to the beginning of the 11th century Romanesque period.
  • It was built in the so-called Ottonic (Early-Romanesque) style during the Ottonian Renaissance.
  • Many churches in Germany date from this time, including the twelve Romanesque churches of Cologne.
  • Compare the characteristics of Romanesque architecture to pre-Romanesque and later styles.

• Norman Architecture

  • Norman architecture is a style of Romanesque architecture developed by the Normans in the various lands under their dominion during the 11th and 12th centuries.
  • In particular, the term "Norman architecture" is traditionally used to refer to English Romanesque architecture.
  • Romanesque styles originated in Normandy and became widespread in northwestern Europe, particularly in England.
  • Indeed, England was influential in the development of Romanesque architecture and has the largest number of surviving examples.
  • It was founded in 1063 by William the Conqueror and is one of the most important Romanesque buildings in Normandy.

• Romanesque Painting and Stained Glass

  • Painting from the Romanesque era consisted of elaborate mural decorations and exquisite stained glass.
  • Romanesque painting and other forms of art were greatly influenced by Byzantine art, as well as by the anti-classical energy of the decoration of the Insular art of the British Isles.
  • The large wall surfaces and plain, curving vaults of the architecture of the Romanesque period lent themselves to elaborate wall paintings and mural decorations.
  • In other countries, such Romanesque wall paintings have suffered from war, neglect, and changing fashion.
  • Give examples of Romanesque painting and art in France and Spain.

• Wiligelmo and Other Forms of Architecture

  • The Romanesque period was a time of great development in the design and construction of defensive architecture.
  • The Romanesque period was a time of great development in the design and construction of defensive architecture.
  • It is a feature of Romanesque art, both in manuscript illumination and sculptural decoration, that figures are contorted to fit the space that they occupy.
  • A significant motif of Romanesque design is the spiral, a form applied to both plant motifs and drapery in Romanesque sculpture.
  • It is a masterpiece of Romanesque sculpture.