Architecture Of Anglo Saxon Architecture

After the Romans left Britain in AD 410 Anglo-Saxons started to occupy the land, and the Angles settled down in East Anglia, the Midlands, and the North. (Wales, 2006, p. 34) In the seventh and eight centuries, Britain was divided into seven kingdoms from which Northumbria was the most powerful. Later this kingdom lost its authority and status as the power started to concentrate around southern kingdoms. (Barber, Beal & Shaw, 2009, p. 108)

The Middle Ages, also known as the Medieval era, though scarred with a history of violence and war, has given the world some of the most marvelous and beautiful pieces of art, particularly in architecture. The Middle Ages is the name given to the time period from the late 5th century to the 15th century, particular to European history. The construction of these types of buildings was a constant for various cultures for a thousand years. They can be categorized into three phases; Pre-Romanesque, Romanesque and Gothic. The most important buildings during medieval times were religious, defensive and governmental or power related.

England has a long history of periodic architecture and aside from recent war damage and the destruction during the Dissolution of the Monasteries Acts in the 16th century by Henry VIII, much of its historic legacy remains intact.

Many people may have heard of the story of Beowulf, but not know who the Anglo-Saxons were. According to an article on BBC History, the term Anglo-Saxon refers to settlers from the German regions of Angeln and Saxony. The Anglo-Saxons made their way over to Britain after the fall of the Roman Empire around AD 410 and the period lasted for 600 years. During this period there where many rises and falls of bishops and kings, as well as many important battles. The Anglo-Saxon warriors had a variety of weapons and armor to defend them. This includes spears, scramaseaxes, swords, shields, helmets, and body armor.

During the Anglo-Saxon Era, there were many armies battling each other. These battles were documented and later made into stories. As we read some of these stories, we can see that some weapons are explained with much detail. That is because weapons back then were very unique to their owner. The weapons used during Anglo-Saxon literature depended on the wealth of the soldier, the proximity of the enemy, and the strength of the enemy.

In this essay I am aim to explore Pugin’s dissent from tradition through his ideas, inspiration, and his most important works and their meaning. To dissent from tradition is to defy a stultifying tradition or convention, which leads to new, daring styles (Richardson, McKellar, Woods, 2008, p.109). The ‘traditional’ architectural style in the early 19th Century, in Great Britain was classicism, inspired by ancient Greece and associated with democracy as well as with the French revolution (Richardson, McKellar, Woods, 2008, p. 112). Pugin, called this classical style ‘the new square style’ (Figure 4.7, in Richardson, McKellar, Woods, 2008, p.123) and argued that it lacked authenticity of Great Britain (Richardson, McKellar, Woods, 2008, p.

Way back around 410 A.D., there were people called Anglo-Saxons. These people lived similarly to the way we live today in the fact that they did everyday things, they told stories, and they believed in all sorts of things. This essay is going to be about the mind body and spirit of the Anglo-Saxon people.

The Vikings, however, built houses out of upright posts and timbers with wattle in between. This was a very innovative idea and kept building warmer and more airtight. Amongst many things, the Vikings were most definitely some of the finest craftsmen of their

Before the English culture came to play, it first had to develop during the times of the Anglo-Saxons. Numerous events happened during that time from invasions, organizations and their structures of life. The Normans, who were pagan barbarians, came to Europe during the 8th century and contributed to the development of English culture with their lifestyle culture and developing their government. The Normans were slowly adapting to the lifestyle in Europe, obtaining influences from the Anglo-Saxons.

History has shown that during the Anglo- Saxon time period, the ideals and values of the people were very important to them. The Anglo- Saxons were a people that inhabited modern day Britain. They migrated from the western part of the continent of Europe to Britain during the 5th century. The time period that Anglo- Saxon people inhabited Britain became known as the Anglo- Saxon period in English history.

- In Anglo Saxon culture the mead hall is suppose to be the safe place, the place to have a few drinks, A place to share stories of amazing battles and flirt with women. But that all changes when Grendel arrives and starts to kill and eat thanes one by one throughout the night. Their is a lot of references right off the bat to the Anglo Saxon convert to Christianity, for example the describition of Grendel was compared to Cain who murder his brother Able in the bible. Another one is the home of Grendel who rose from hell after lord has exile all evil from human

The Anglo Saxon period is the oldest known period of time that had a complex culture with stable government, art, and a fairly large amount of literature. Many people believe that the culture then was extremely unsophisticated, but it was actually extremely advanced for the time. Despite the many advancements, the period was almost always in a state of war. Despite this fact, the Anglo-Saxon period is a time filled with great advancements and discoveries in culture, society, government, religion, literature, and art.

The idea of medieval peoples building on the sites of prehistoric remains in order to create a sense of continuity is not a new one. It has been suggested that prehistoric monuments may have been used in early medieval times as a political tool, incorporating them into newly built sites of power (Bradley 1987, 4-5). While the specific uses of these prehistoric monuments vary regionally, there appears to be an interest in creating associations with the past throughout early medieval Britain. In his influential work on monument reuse, Richard Bradley points to Yeavering as an example: a prehistoric site abandoned and then reused as a burial site in the post-Roman period. He argues that, during a time of “conflict

Known for its pointed arches, flying buttresses, and detailed tracery, Gothic architecture emerged in 12th-century northern France, and the style continued into the 16th century . Gothic architecture was called, Opus Francigenum ("French work"), during the time. The term Gothic, first appearing during the late part of the Renaissance period. Gothic Architecture is wonderful on its own, how detailed, and ornate a concrete building can be finished with colorful stained-glass windows. The famous architects helped to create these building masterpieces of the century, and that became popular in other countries around the world, and still today. One of the towering achievements in the world architecture, the unique product of an era of peace, and widespread economic prosperity, deep spiritually, and extraordinary technological innovations.

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