Romanesque After the decline of the Roman Empire‚ the building of large churches in Western Europe gradually gained momentum with the spread of organized monasticism under the rule of Saint Benedict and others. A huge monastery at Cluny‚ only a fraction of which still exists‚ was built using a simplified Roman style‚ stout columns‚ thick walls‚ small window openings and semi-circular arches. The style spread with monasticism throughout Europe. The technique of building high vaults in masonry was
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Statement: (Write the sentence in full. Include Topic‚ Controlling Idea‚ 3 Aspects/Focal Points.) There are many similarities and differences between the St. Peter’s Basilica and the Florence Cathedral. II. _Exterior Design______ (Main idea/aspect # 1) A. __Florence Cathedral design (Supporting idea #1) 1. ___Circles on the exterior__________ (Example/detail) 2. _______Axonometric section_______
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Chapter 18 summary From laon Cathedral as an important example of Early Gothic (1140-1194) to Nicholas’s altars and shrines provide an idea of how sumptuous were the furnishing of Gothic churched. The birthplace of Gothic art and architecture was Saint-Denis‚ where Abbot Suger used rib vaults with pointed arches and stained-glass windows to rebuild the Carolingian royal church. The west façade of Suger’s church also introduced statue-columns on the portal jambs‚ which important example of Early
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occurred in Europe leading up to the Middle Ages (has) have had a lasting effect on architecture and design today. The enduring values of medieval art and architecture can be split up into five major styles‚ early Christian‚ Byzantine‚ Islamic‚ Romanesque and Gothic. The most influential period was the Gothic‚ which is known for its significant change from classical architecture; this change from classical architecture aided in the Gothic era’s transformation to its own identity. The Medieval period
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Aesthetics (also spelled æsthetics) is a branch of philosophy dealing with the nature of art‚ beauty‚ and taste‚ with the creation and appreciation of beauty.[1][2] It is more scientifically defined as the study of sensory or sensori-emotional values‚ sometimes called judgments of sentiment and taste.[3] More broadly‚ scholars in the field define aesthetics as "critical reflection on art‚ culture and nature."[4][5] More specific aesthetic theory‚ often with practical implications‚ relating to a
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The building in Renaissance architecture[ Despite its history‚ the building is seen as one of the great examples of the new style. Its more notable features include: • the attempt to create a proportional relationship between nave and aisle (aisle bays are square whereas nave bays are 2X1. • the articulation of the structure in pietra serena (Italian: “dark stone”). • the use of an integrated system of column‚ arches‚ entablatures. • a clear relationship between column and pilaster‚ the
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Dynamics Gothic cathedrals are embraced for their elegance and beauty. Several famous gothic cathedrals are St. Denis Notre Dame Chartres Salisbury Durham Amiens. Gothic cathedrals point to the shifting ideologies of the time. Gothic architecture mirrors an aesthetic sensibility and dynamic mindset. Gothic cathedrals‚ with slight structural frames‚ flying buttresses‚ and pointed arches‚ display a more artistic sensibility and dynamism uncharacteristic of Romanesque cathedrals. Gothic cathedrals have pointed
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Marshall Field’s Wholesale Store is another building that was created by Henry Hobson Richardson. Located in Chicago‚ Illinois‚ it was a massive seven-stories high. The Marshall Field’s Wholesale Store showcased the Richardsonian Romanesque style with a stonework interior. Both sandstone and Missouri red granite were used to create this masterpiece. The first floor window-sills were nearly eighteen feet long. The second through the fourth floors were joined together by an arcade. Windows were recessed
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The Wonder of Cathedrals Since the beginning‚ man has always had some form of faith. Whether it was worshiping rocks or praying to God. No matter what faith‚ they’ve always had a center of worship. Well when the middle-ages came around‚ Christian’s centers were the cathedrals where the bishops were placed. Cathedrals were the pinnacle of the European churches. They demonstrated the wealth and the power of the city’s Christian church. But with such extravagant attention placed into these structures
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By: Nistha Pithava Nistha Pithava Art History 1 December 12‚ 2012 Take Home Final: Part 1 Section I: Ancient Near East The works of the art that is related to the Near Eastern time period incorporates the arts of Mesopotamia‚ which is ancient Iran‚ Syria‚ and Turkey between the periods of 3500 through 399 B.C. The dates of begin in the Neolithic prehistoric times and end in the historic or dynastic periods‚ which for the most part is prior to the Christian era. Near East
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