Comparison and Contrast of Two Gothic Cathedrals Gothic Style is some of the most beautiful works of art that man have ever made. It originated with the Romanesque style of building which lasted for about one hundred years before it was replaced by Gothic styles. The founder of the Gothic style was a man by the name of Abbot Suger. Notre Dame de Chartres cathedral was built in France between 1145 and 1513 and is Gothic architecture. Another Gothic architecture is the Bourges and it is
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Romanesque and Gothic Architecture of Medieval Europe The world around us is built up by influences from many different places in our pasts: whether that may be from the Italian Renaissance or Marilyn Monroe‚ every piece of history has shaped the way we view our world‚ and how we will continue to grow and shape alongside it. With Christianity and the immense sense of renewed spirituality spreading across Western Europe‚ architecture‚ politics‚ and technological advancements would never be the same
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Gothic and Romanesque architecture are different architectural styles with certain similarities and many differences‚ the Romanesque period (8th century -1150 c.e) was influenced by the Byzantine and the Roman styles ‚where the name Romanesque was carved out in the 1800s as it came with the barrel vault feature and the use of the old roman arch design. On the other hand the Gothic period (1150 – 1550 c.e) was the period of Christian religious great style were the Architecture & religion unite to
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16. Discuss four characteristics of Romanesque art. Give examples. The Romanesque art period started from approximately 1000 AD 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. The term was invented by 19th century art historians‚ which retained many basic features of Roman architectural style. Mostly round-headed arches‚ as well as barrel vaults‚ apses‚ and acanthus-leaf decoration but had also developed
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Romanesque Art Mary Carnahan HU 200 – Humanities January 4‚ 2017 Introduction I have chosen three specific pieces of Romanesque art‚ each from a different country of origin. Identify the following points of interest concerning each piece of art: •How was this piece affected by the economy of the period? •How was this piece affected by the politics of the period? •What were the religious influences or concerns that affected the piece’s construction? •Explain how the features of this
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Both the cathedral and spire in The Spire are accurately depicted based off of the actual Salisbury Cathedral. Construction for the Salisbury Cathedral started in the 13th century; in 1220 on April 28th‚ the foundation stones for the cathedral were placed. About a century later‚ the spire was added on top of the cathedral. This is the time period that the book takes place. The spire in the novel was added on top of the cathedral 150 years later. Similarly‚ the spire was added to the Salisbury Cathedral
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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
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Cathedrals During the medieval time period‚ peasants were affected by Gothic art‚ architecture‚ and music‚ because many peasants were illiterate. They could only learn about God’s word by symbols and hearing music. Also‚ during the medieval time period‚ peasants were not allowed to own a Bible‚ so they couldn’t learn by reading the bible even if they knew how to read. Cathedrals during this time period had many symbols that showed Christ through the symbols. Some ways were through music‚ architecture
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There were many new ideas and techniques used in the Romanesque style of architecture. The great advancement that the Romanesque period had on architecture was the development of stone vaulted buildings. Stone vaulting was needed to replace the wooden vaulting previously used‚ which were highly flammable. The most frequently used vault was the barrel vault‚ which are a series of round arches that are placed one after the other. Barrel vaults were also used to form what is known as a groin vault
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Humanities “Amiens Cathedral” The Amiens Cathedral is can be found at the capital of the Picardy region of France‚ some 120 km north of Paris. It is said to be the tallest cathedral in France. It is one of the largest ’classic’ Gothic churches of the 13th century. It is notable for the coherence of its plan; the beauty of its three-tier interior elevation and the particularly fine display of sculptures on the principal facade and in the south transept. Amiens Cathedral is renowned for the quality
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