Richardsonian Romanesque

During the early gothic period, the bishop of Paris started a project to replace a basilica with a new cathedral. His project evolved and transformed and after almost a century, the church was finished in 1250. Notre Dame in Paris has been standing for almost nine centuries, and is a monument to the times in which it was built. Part 1: Notre Dame extends skyward with its intricate façade, rising out of the ground with its four buttresses and three portals, each as intricately carved as the rest of

Welcome to Philosophical Hall and Library Hall! Right now we are in Independence Square, which when these buildings were built it was called State House Square. On one side of the street is Philosophical Hall at 104 South Fifth Street, and on the other side is Library Hall, 105 South Fifth Street. Let me start with reminding you to keep your questions until the end. I hope you enjoy! Does anybody know what the APS is? The American Philosophical Society (APS) was formed in 1743 by Benjamin Franklin

Take a look around, Campers! Notice anything familiar? That’s right, we’re back in Paris, France, but the Eiffel Tower is nowhere in sight. The year is 1345, and we’re standing on holy ground! Directly in front of us lies one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture. It’s one of the largest and most well-known Catholic churches in the world – behold, the incredible Notre-Dame de Paris! Better known as just Notre Dame, this massive church is one of the first buildings in the world to use

The central-plan churches of the Early Christian and Byzantine period were particular looking buildings in the fact that they were round, polygonal, or cruciform in design. This gathered considerable momentum in the West as well as in the East in the course of the Early Christian and Byzantine period. Basilica Style churches, on the other hand, always had some kind of rectangular hall and also had a central nave with one aisle at each side and an apse at one end opposite to the main door at the other

Caitlin Ginther Mr. Faught AP Art History 30 November 2017 Gothic Art and Architecture Have you ever walked into a church with high, vaulted ceilings, and beautiful stained glass windows covering the walls while sending beautiful tints all across the room as the lights shine through them? Well these are styles that were mainly used in Gothic art and architecture and further developed into buildings we now have. From 1140-1500 France and Northern Europe provided a destination for Gothic art and

Also, the construction of the building is notable for its Romanesque-Byzantine architecture, which began in 1920 under Philadelphia contractor John Mcshain. Although the shrine is known for containing a plethora of art, this essay will describe, interpret, and aesthetically judge two particular forms: “Christ in Majesty”, a 3,600 square foot mosaic that dominates the space above the altar of the great upper church, and the overall Romanesque-Byzantine architecture of the structure. “Christ the Majesty”

There have been many different styles of interior design over the past including types of architecture, patterns, colour choices and shapes of the past. Starting in 1152 we see Gothic style with rich dark colours, a sense of luxurious grandeur including characteristics such as stained glass windows, ornate fireplaces and intricate detailing. (pic 1) This was influenced by Abbot Sugar, a rich French man who rebuilt the Church of Saint Denis and was known for his strong Gothic style. This carried on

Gothic construction, structural form in Europe that endure from the mid-12th period to the 16th period, especially a form of stonework structure distinguishes by voluminous area with the vastness of barrier changing by overlapped ornamentation. In the 12th through the 13th periods, achievements of manufacturing authorized progressively gargantuan structures. The rib arches, beams, as well as gothic arches were utilize as the resolution to the enigma of constructing a towering framework at the same

What are castles? Castles are immense building in the medieval times. They were built by an important person or a ruler such as a king. The castle was to protect the people from inside out, castles were both a home and a fortress What were they used for? Castles were used as a home and a fortress, they were build and used for safety from other kings but also built for a home and a place for the king and or queen to stay. Castles were also build to flourish that the owners were wealthy. Why were

Durham Cathedral Durham Cathedral is one of the oldest examples of Romanesque architecture present in England today. Although the cathedral was completed in the early 12th century there are signs of Gothic architecture present due to the close relation of Romanesque and Gothic styles. In Robert Scott's book The Gothic Enterprise he discusses how the early Gothic style pulled heavily from the Romanesque style of architecture and built upon it's basic themes. Durham Cathedral's extensive history