In many regions the pre-Romanesque style was a continuation of Early Christian art and architecture; such, for example, were the churches of Rome, built on the plan of the basilica.
Circular or polygonal domed churches inspired by Byzantine architecture were also built during the pre-Romanesque period; later they were built in the region of Aquitaine in south-western France and in Scandinavia. The best-known and most elaborate examples of this type are San Vitale (526-548) in Ravenna, built for the Byzantine Emperor Justinian, and the octagonal palace chapel built between 792 and 805 by Charlemagne at Aix-la-Chapelle (now Aachen, Germany) and directly inspired by San Vitale. One of the creations of Carolingian architects was the westwork, a multi-storey entrance façade flanked by bell towers, attached to Christian basilicas. Westworks were prototypes of the great Romanesque and Gothic cathedral façades.
Romanesque architecture is known by its massive quality, its thick walls, round arches, sturdy piers, groin vaults, large towers and decorative arcading. Each building has clearly defined forms and they are frequently of very regular, symmetrical plan so that the overall appearance is one of simplicity when compared with the Gothic buildings that were to follow.
Originating in 12th-century France and lasting into the 16th century, Gothic architecture was known during the period as "the French Style" (Opus Francigenum), with the term Gothic first appearing during the latter part of the Renaissance as a stylistic insult. Its characteristic features include the pointed arch, the ribbed vault and the flying buttress.
During the pre-Romanesque and Romanesque periods, the Christian Church was the only transnational bond uniting the states of western Europe. Slowly but surely it was changing. By the end of the pre-Romanesque period, Roman stylistic elements had fused with elements from Byzantium from the Middle East. These influences, in various combinations, created in western Europe, evolved into a large diversity of local styles that have acquired the generic name Romanesque, meaning “in the manner of the Roman”. The church structure was based on the basilica, but was clearly being reinnovated to fit their needs. A great achievement of Romanesque architecture was the development of stone-vaulted buildings. A major reason for the creation of stone vaulting was the need to find an alternative to the highly flammable wooden roofs of pre-Romanesque structures.
honestly there isn't much left to say, other than repeating. But here it goes in simplistic form During the Pre Romanesque style churches were built off the plans of the basilica. Romanesque architecture uses thick walls, and large towers with rounded arches. In lateryears, it became known as Gothic Architecture
Romanesque architecture is the term that is used to describe the architecture of Europe which emerged in the late 10th century and evolved into the Gothic style during the 12th century. The Romanesque style in England is more traditionally referred to as Norman architecture.
Romanesque architecture is known by its massive quality, its thick walls, round arches, sturdy piers, groin vaults, large towers and decorative arcading. Each building has clearly defined forms and they are frequently of very regular, symmetrical plan so that the overall appearance is one of simplicity when compared with the Gothic buildings that were to follow. The style can be identified right across Europe, despite regional characteristics and different materials.
Although there was much building of castles during this period, they are greatly outnumbered by churches of which the most significant are the great abbey churches, many of which are still standing, more or less complete and frequently in use.
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In many regions the pre-Romanesque style was a continuation of Early Christian art and architecture; such, for example, were the churches of Rome, built on the plan of the basilica.
Circular or polygonal domed churches inspired by Byzantine architecture were also built during the pre-Romanesque period; later they were built in the region of Aquitaine in south-western France and in Scandinavia. The best-known and most elaborate examples of this type are San Vitale (526-548) in Ravenna, built for the Byzantine Emperor Justinian, and the octagonal palace chapel built between 792 and 805 by Charlemagne at Aix-la-Chapelle (now Aachen, Germany) and directly inspired by San Vitale. One of the creations of Carolingian architects was the westwork, a multi-storey entrance façade flanked by bell towers, attached to Christian basilicas. Westworks were prototypes of the great Romanesque and Gothic cathedral façades.
Romanesque architecture is known by its massive quality, its thick walls, round arches, sturdy piers, groin vaults, large towers and decorative arcading. Each building has clearly defined forms and they are frequently of very regular, symmetrical plan so that the overall appearance is one of simplicity when compared with the Gothic buildings that were to follow.
Originating in 12th-century France and lasting into the 16th century, Gothic architecture was known during the period as "the French Style" (Opus Francigenum), with the term Gothic first appearing during the latter part of the Renaissance as a stylistic insult. Its characteristic features include the pointed arch, the ribbed vault and the flying buttress.
During the pre-Romanesque and Romanesque periods, the Christian Church was the only transnational bond uniting the states of western Europe. Slowly but surely it was changing. By the end of the pre-Romanesque period, Roman stylistic elements had fused with elements from Byzantium from the Middle East. These influences, in various combinations, created in western Europe, evolved into a large diversity of local styles that have acquired the generic name Romanesque, meaning “in the manner of the Roman”.
The church structure was based on the basilica, but was clearly being reinnovated to fit their needs. A great achievement of Romanesque architecture was the development of stone-vaulted buildings. A major reason for the creation of stone vaulting was the need to find an alternative to the highly flammable wooden roofs of pre-Romanesque structures.
honestly there isn't much left to say, other than repeating. But here it goes in simplistic form
During the Pre Romanesque style churches were built off the plans of the basilica.
Romanesque architecture uses thick walls, and large towers with rounded arches. In lateryears, it became known as Gothic Architecture
Romanesque architecture is the term that is used to describe the architecture of Europe which emerged in the late 10th century and evolved into the Gothic style during the 12th century. The Romanesque style in England is more traditionally referred to as Norman architecture.
Romanesque architecture is known by its massive quality, its thick walls, round arches, sturdy piers, groin vaults, large towers and decorative arcading. Each building has clearly defined forms and they are frequently of very regular, symmetrical plan so that the overall appearance is one of simplicity when compared with the Gothic buildings that were to follow. The style can be identified right across Europe, despite regional characteristics and different materials.
Although there was much building of castles during this period, they are greatly outnumbered by churches of which the most significant are the great abbey churches, many of which are still standing, more or less complete and frequently in use.
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