Romanesque art

(noun)

Refers to the art of Europe from approximately 1000 CE to the rise of the Gothic style in the 13th century or later, depending on region.

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Examples of Romanesque art in the following topics:

  • First Romanesque Architecture

    • The First Romanesque style developed in the Catalan territory and demonstrated a lower level of expertise than the later Romanesque style.
    • Romanesque architecture is often divided into two periods: the "First Romanesque" style and the "Romanesque" style.
    • To avoid the term Pre-Romanesque, which is often used with a much broader meaning to refer to early Medieval and early Christian art (and in Spain may also refer to the Visigothic, Asturias, Mozarabic, and Repoblación art forms) Puig i Cadafalch preferred to use the term "First Romanesque" or "first Romanesque art" to designate those Catalan anticipations of the Romanesque itself.
    • The difference between the First Romanesque and later Romanesque styles is chiefly a matter of the expertise with which the buildings were constructed.
    • Although much of the present church includes 19th century rebuilding, the sculptured portico is a renowned work of Romanesque art.

  • Romanesque Art

    • Romanesque art refers to the art of Europe from the late 10th century to the rise of the Gothic style in the 13th century.
    • Romanesque art refers to the art of Europe from the late 10th century to the rise of the Gothic style in the 13th century or later, depending on region.
    • Romanesque art was also greatly influenced by Byzantine art, especially in painting, and by the anti-classical energy of the decoration of the Insular art of the British Isles.
    • Aside from Romanesque architecture, the art of the period was characterized by a vigorous style in both painting and sculpture.
    • The tension between a tightly enclosing frame and the composition which sometimes escapes its designated space is a recurrent theme in Romanesque art.

  • Romanesque Sculpture

    • Romanesque art is the art of Europe from approximately 1000 CE 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 period.
    • The term was invented by 19th-century art historians specifically to refer to Romanesque architecture, which retained many basic features of Roman architectural style (most notably round-headed arches, barrel vaults, apses, and acanthus-leaf decoration) while also developing many very different characteristics.
    • Romanesque art was also greatly influenced by Byzantine art, especially in painting, and by the anti-classical energy of the decoration of the Insular art of the British Isles.
    • Most Romanesque sculpture is pictorial and biblical in subject.

  • Wiligelmo and Other Forms of Architecture

    • The Romanesque period was a time of great development in the design and construction of defensive architecture.
    • The Romanesque period was a time of great development in the design and construction of defensive architecture.
    • It is a feature of Romanesque art, both in manuscript illumination and sculptural decoration, that figures are contorted to fit the space that they occupy.
    • A significant motif of Romanesque design is the spiral, a form applied to both plant motifs and drapery in Romanesque sculpture.
    • It is a masterpiece of Romanesque sculpture.

  • Romanesque Painting and Stained Glass

    • Painting from the Romanesque era consisted of elaborate mural decorations and exquisite stained glass.
    • Romanesque painting and other forms of art were greatly influenced by Byzantine art, as well as by the anti-classical energy of the decoration of the Insular art of the British Isles.
    • The large wall surfaces and plain, curving vaults of the architecture of the Romanesque period lent themselves to elaborate wall paintings and mural decorations.
    • In other countries, such Romanesque wall paintings have suffered from war, neglect, and changing fashion.
    • Give examples of Romanesque painting and art in France and Spain.

  • Romanesque Sculpture: Tomb of Rudolf of Swabia

    • The tomb of Rudolf of Swabia is a prime example of Romanesque sculpture.
    • Rudolf of Rheinfelden's tomb, located at the cathedral of Merseburg, is a fine example of Romanesque sculpture.
    • The material used to construct the tomb also reflects the high status of metalwork in Romanesque sculpture.
    • The tomb of Rudolf of Swabia is exemplary of Romanesque sculpture.
    • Describe the expressive Romanesque artistry on the tomb of Rudolf of Swabia.

  • Romanesque Illustrated Books

    • Many books of worship produced during the Romanesque period were characterized by illuminated manuscript.
    • A number of regional schools of art converged during the early Romanesque period and influenced the production of illuminated manuscripts and illustrated books.
    • The "Channel school" of England and Northern France was heavily influenced by late Anglo-Saxon art, whereas the style in southern France depended more on Iberian influence.
    • It was produced in England around 1170, and is considered a striking example of the Romanesque style.
    • Identify the most well-known examples of illuminated bibles and psalters during the Romanesque period.

  • Architecture of the Holy Roman Empire

    • Architecture from the Holy Roman Empire spans from the Romanesque to the Classic eras.
    • The Pre-Romanesque period in Western European art is often dated from the Carolingian Renaissance in the late 8th century to the beginning of the 11th century Romanesque period.
    • It was built in the so-called Ottonic (Early-Romanesque) style during the Ottonian Renaissance.
    • Many churches in Germany date from this time, including the twelve Romanesque churches of Cologne.
    • Compare the characteristics of Romanesque architecture to pre-Romanesque and later styles.

  • Norman Architecture

    • In particular, the term "Norman architecture" is traditionally used to refer to English Romanesque architecture.
    • Romanesque styles originated in Normandy and became widespread in northwestern Europe, particularly in England.
    • Indeed, England was influential in the development of Romanesque architecture and has the largest number of surviving examples.
    • The Normans were among the most traveled peoples of Europe and were exposed to a wide variety of cultural influences, including the Near East; as a result, they incorporated some of these influences into their art and architecture.
    • It was founded in 1063 by William the Conqueror and is one of the most important Romanesque buildings in Normandy.

  • Characteristics of Romanesque Architecture

    • The general impression given by both ecclesiastical and secular Romanesque architecture is that of massive solidity and strength.
    • Romanesque design is also characterized by the presence of arches and openings, arcades, columns, and vaults and roofs.
    • Later forms of Romanesque architecture may also possess certain features that earlier forms do not.
    • Later Romanesque churches may have wheel windows or rose windows with plate tracery.
    • Columns were often used in Romanesque architecture, but they varied in building material and decorative style.