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Romanesque architecture [1] is an architectural style of medieval Europe that was predominant in the 11th and 12th centuries. [2] The style eventually developed into the Gothic style with the shape of the arches providing a simple distinction: the Romanesque is characterized by semicircular arches, while the Gothic is marked by the pointed arches.
Most of the buildings that are still standing are churches, some of which are very large abbey churches and cathedrals. The majority of these are still in use, some of them having been substantially altered over the centuries. [1] This list presents a comparison of Romanesque churches, abbeys and cathedrals of different countries.
A cathedral has a specific ecclesiastical role and administrative purpose as the seat of a bishop.The cathedral (Latin: ecclesia cathedralis, lit. 'church of the cathedra') takes its name from the cathedra, 'seat' of the bishop, known as the episcopal throne.
A westwork (German: Westwerk), forepart, avant-corps or avancorpo is the monumental, west-facing entrance section ("west front" [1]) of a Carolingian, Ottonian, or Romanesque church. The exterior consists of multiple stories between two towers. The interior includes an entrance vestibule, a chapel, and a series of galleries overlooking the nave ...
In England, Romanesque architecture is often termed 'Norman architecture'. Castles, cathedrals and churches of the Norman period have frequently been extended during later periods. It is normal to find Norman in combination with Gothic architecture. Durham Cathedral is regarded as the finest Norman building in England.
Lisbon Cathedral, Portugal, 1147–1500, 1755-20th century- The fortress-like quality, cavernous single doorway, pointed battlements and highly functional appearance of this cathedral is typical of the Romanesque architecture that prevailed, despite acknowledgement to the Gothic style.
Alternation of supports is a trait of Romanesque architecture (and Early Gothic [1]), where the supports in a colonnade or arcade have different types. For example, periodic change between the strong supports and the weak ones provides visually obvious alternating supports. More subtle alternation can result, for example, from variations of the ...
Romanesque architecture is an architectural style of medieval Europe characterised by semi-circular arches. The term "Romanesque" is usually used for the period from the 10th to the 12th century with " Pre-Romanesque " and " First Romanesque " being applied to earlier buildings with Romanesque characteristics.