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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The Yellow Wallpaper and The Strange Case of Dr.Jekyll and Mr.Hyde represent the gothic genre‚ it can be viewed as too simplistic because of the complexity within the Gothic genre; both showing clear distinct differences between each other. ‘Dr.J+Mr.H’ explores the Duality of man through the beast like character of Mr. Hyde‚ with clear conventions of the Classic Gothic. TYW on the other hand representing the modern Gothic‚ replacing the supernatural with the irrational‚ which is not seen as monstrous
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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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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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High Middle Ages into the Romanesque and Gothic styles of architecture‚ which are differentiated by both formal and technical qualities. Romanesque is characterized by a revival of large-scale masonry construction and the rediscovery (or reinvention) of lost Roman building techniques and forms‚ thus the term Romanesque. Architectural styles were mastered‚ improved upon‚ and transformed. Magnificent cathedrals such as St. Sernin Cathedral were built in the classic Romanesque design. New architectural
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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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Beryl Sola Art History 101-36 29 October 2011 Romanesque Art Romanesque art refers to the style prevalent in Western Europe from the tenth to twelfth century. This style peaked in France‚ Britain‚ German fiefdoms‚ Spain and Italy between 1075 AD and 1125 AD. Romanesque art was a fusion between Roman‚ Byzantine and German traditions and was all about architectural design‚ decorative styles‚ stained glass‚ paintings and illuminated manuscripts. This was a period of religious pilgrimages and
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of Romanesque art:  simple compositions and very linear‚ elongated designs  There is very little sign of figurative imagery or any effort towards naturalistic depiction.  characteristics were meant to inspire the viewer to devout‚ religiously inspired awe and fear of the Creator and of course‚ of His representation here on earth in the body of the Holy Church  religious devotion- scenes of hellish creatures and tormented bodies abound  Romanesque art
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Byzantine Halo’s VS. The Gothic Angels & Saints In the wake of considering the style and impacts of Gothic and Byzantine workmanship on Renaissance craftsmanship‚ I felt as though one had a more prominent effect on Renaissance workmanship. After just looking and considering which one impacted Renaissance craftsmanship‚ I felt that Byzantine workmanship had a more preponderant amount of an impact for three particular reasons: the topic of Renaissance workmanship‚ the humanism part of Renaissance
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While it seemed that Joyce Carol Oates experienced dark childhood experiences‚ she seems to explore her thoughts according to similar events that had happened in her life. Written by Joyce Carol Oates‚ “Spider Boy” is an example that highly defines gothic horror. Many of her works deal with violence‚ rape‚ death‚ or a character that has gone completely mad. “Naked” has many dark and nightmare like scenes‚ Oates writes on how a normal day can be your worst; it is that Oates puts a woman in a scene that
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