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Romanesque Architecture and Sculptural Programs

Romanesque Architecture and Sculptural Programs. key ideas: Latin cross plan coherence of design: unity and symmetry heavy, thick walls and small windows the use of a Roman vault—inherently limited; the barrel vault creates tremendous thrust at the springing point

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Romanesque Architecture and Sculptural Programs

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  1. Romanesque Architecture and Sculptural Programs • key ideas: • Latin cross plan • coherence of design: unity and symmetry • heavy, thick walls and small windows • the use of a Roman vault—inherently limited; the barrel vault creates tremendous thrust at the springing point • creates a wonderful “stage” for the miracle of the Eucharist—the presence of God—God made incarnate again • large, ordered space which contrasted strongly with the chaos and uncertainty outside the church walls • use of sculptural programs to educate and engage the viewer

  2. Roman barrel vault in order to support a heavy roof—one that is very wide--the walls of the nave would have to be very, very thick

  3. floor planCathedral of Santiago de CompostelaSpain 1075-1211

  4. floor planDurham Cathedral England 1093-1133

  5. floor planAbbey Church of Sainte-FoyConques, France 1125-1135

  6. Church of Saint Cyriakus, Genrode begun 961 (Germany)

  7. Church of Saint Cyriakus, Genrode begun 961 (Germany)

  8. floor planLa Madeleine at Vezelay France 1096-1132

  9. naveLa Madeleine at Vezelay France 1096-1132

  10. Fontenay Abbey France 1139

  11. Nave, Abbey Church of Nortre-Dame, Fontenay1139--1147

  12. West Facade, Abbey Church of Nortre-Dame, Fontenay 1139--1147

  13. floor planAutun Cathedral Burgundy, France 1132

  14. Amiens Cathedral Gothic **note that the heavy walls are gone

  15. Last Judgmentmain portal (west end)Autun Cathedral Cathedral of Saint-Lazare Burgundy, France12th century

  16. Last Judgment, tympanum Autun Cathedral

  17. detail Last Judgmentmain portal (west end)Autun Cathedral Cathedral of Saint-Lazare Burgundy, France12th century

  18. detail Last Judgmentmain portal (west end)Autun Cathedral Cathedral of Saint-Lazare Burgundy, France12th century

  19. Dream of the MagiAutun Cathedral Cathedral of Saint-Lazare Burgundy, France12th century

  20. EveAutun Cathedral Cathedral of Saint-Lazare Burgundy, France12th century

  21. PilgrimsAutun Cathedral Cathedral of Saint-Lazare Burgundy, France12th century

  22. Suicide of Judas, capitalAutun Cathedral Cathedral of Saint-Lazare Burgundy, France12th century

  23. Flight into EgyptAutun Cathedral Cathedral of Saint-Lazare Burgundy, France12th century

  24. South Portal Church of Saint-Pierre, Moissac Toulouse, France 1120-1135

  25. South Portal Church of Saint-Pierre, Moissac Toulouse, France 1120-1135

  26. St. Jeremiahtrumeau Church of Saint-Pierre, Moissac Toulouse, France 1120-1135

  27. St. Jeremiahtrumeau Church of Saint-Pierre, Moissac Toulouse, France 1120-1135 “the weeping prophet”

  28. St. Jeremiahtrumeau Church of Saint-Pierre, Moissac Toulouse, France 1120-1135

  29. St. Jeremiahtrumeau Church of Saint-Pierre, Moissac Toulouse, France 1120-1135

  30. The Soul of a Rich Man Tormented by DevilsChurch of Saint-Pierre, Moissac Toulouse, France

  31. tympanum, Abbey Church of Sainte-Foy, Conques 1125-1135

  32. Christ in Judgmentdetail of tympanumAbbey Church of Sainte-Foy, Conques 1125-1135

  33. Christ in Judgmentdetail of tympanumAbbey Church of Sainte-Foy, Conques 1125-1135

  34. Christ in Judgmentdetail of tympanumAbbey Church of Sainte-Foy, Conques 1125-1135

  35. Christ in Judgment detail of tympanumAbbey Church of Sainte-Foy, Conques 1125-1135

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