Richardsonian Romanesque

Romanesque and Gothic Architecture AS 90821 - McKenzie Henare Catholicism expresses its faith and relationship with God through many techniques whether it be art, teachings, scriptures or architecture. Extravagant cathedrals built show our relationship and faith in God. But when theories and ideas about why the styles are what they are. There was a time where the original Romanesque architecture became outdated and Gothic architecture was the new style that showed our faith and relationship with

Luxury played an immense role in medieval Catholicism by taking the focus from God and placing it on the acquisition of riches and glory, which is shown by these sources: The Apology by Bernard of Clairvaux, The Book of Suger by The Abbot Suger and Guilty Pleasures: Luxury in the Middle Ages. These sources demonstrate the exorbitant manner that the churches and monasteries were being built in during that time. This not only drew attention away from the real reason for these buildings, but also

Many people have heard of fairy-tales in which monarchs live in grand, stone castles. These castles did, in fact, exist; they were built and became popular during the Medieval era. Medieval architecture was divided into two main styles: Gothic and Romanesque. In addition to castles, numerous personal manors, basilicas, and cathedrals were constructed. This architectural movement was paired with both the expansion of Catholicism and the transition between the middle ages and modern history. The most

1) Why was there an explosion of cathedral building in Europe during the High Middle Ages? Thanks to all these technical developments developed during the Gothic period, the master builders were able to build more slender, tall and light structures. But in any case, the vaults exert a series of transversal thrusts that cannot contain excessively high pillars, so that it was necessary to find a constructive solution that would unload these pushes towards the outside. This solution is the system

quickly spread around the rest of Europe. The art and architecture that is attributed with the Gothic style is actually a combination of two eras that flourished in western and central Europe in the Middle Ages. This style of art was an evolution of Romanesque art and lasted around four centuries. Gothic art got its name from Italian writers who attributed its architecture to the barbarian Gothic tribes. Although Goth art and architecture really has nothing to do with the actual Gothic tribes, the term

The Notre Dame Cathedral is certainly one of the most beautiful locations in the world, as the city of Paris as a whole and the building's surroundings contribute to making visitors acknowledge the importance of this monument. Construction on the cathedral started in 1163 and was largely finished by 1250, with most of its features emphasizing Gothic influences. The building's architecture, the sculptures present in it, and the impressive stained glass all stand as reminders that the French community

one of kind. Known for the darkness, empty interval between classical antiquity and its rebirth. The view of the Dark ages/Middle Ages has gone from “benighted” to the “age of faith” that includes several works of Art. Which leads me to Gothic and Romanesque Art with the Barbarian period. Medieval Gothic Art is categorized in three different ages which are the early, high, and late Gothic. In other words, how will Pop Art compare to historical art before the 20th century (which is known as the fine

Gothic cathedrals are one of amazing architect in Western buildings. They are done so well that it feels more like sculpture art piece than just the buildings due to delicate stone spires and patterned colorful stained glass windows. In the documentary, Building The Great Cathedrals, broadcasted on PBS NOVA, it talks about how people in Middle age constructed and built the cathedrals without modern tools. Although they did not have modern technologies, they were able to make huge building by using

The cathedral has a ninety-two-foot-long nave and short transepts to the south and north. The east end is round. Since this building was made very tall in order to been seen from miles away, they use flying buttresses and ribbed vaults to help support the buildings walls. This skeletal system of supported allowed for large spaces of the cathedral to be free to put in stained-glass work. This stained-glass work is also said to be one of the most complete collections of medieval stained glass in the

In 1115, Glasgow was given a bishop, indicating the importance of the expanding settlement. While in July 1136 St Kentigern’s wooden church next to Molendinar Burn was replaced by a cathedral and was dedicated in the presence of King David 1. Which emphasises the importance of the Christian faith and of the church during this time. There was also a single street formed which created a rough path from the cathedral to the River Clyde. The bishop, clergy and their servants all formed an ecclesiastical