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Module 1 Medieval Architecture

Romanesque and Gothic architecture are two distinct medieval architectural styles. Romanesque architecture, which was popular between the 9th and 12th centuries, was influenced by Byzantine and Roman styles and is characterized by thick walls, rounded arches, barrel vaults, and blunt towers. Gothic architecture, which emerged in the 12th century, featured pointed arches, flying buttresses, vertical emphasis, and stained glass windows to let in more light. Some examples of Romanesque architecture include Pisa Cathedral and Cluny Abbey, while examples of Gothic include Amiens Cathedral and Notre-Dame de Reims.

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Module 1 Medieval Architecture

Romanesque and Gothic architecture are two distinct medieval architectural styles. Romanesque architecture, which was popular between the 9th and 12th centuries, was influenced by Byzantine and Roman styles and is characterized by thick walls, rounded arches, barrel vaults, and blunt towers. Gothic architecture, which emerged in the 12th century, featured pointed arches, flying buttresses, vertical emphasis, and stained glass windows to let in more light. Some examples of Romanesque architecture include Pisa Cathedral and Cluny Abbey, while examples of Gothic include Amiens Cathedral and Notre-Dame de Reims.

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MODULE 1: MEDIEVAL ARCHITECTURE: ROMANESQUE AND GOTHIC ARCHITECTURE

1. Give a comparative analysis: explain and cite at least 2 examples on each period of “Module 1:
Medieval Architecture” Romanesque and Gothic Architecture. (50 points)

Gothic and Romanesque architecture are two distinct architectural styles with
many similarities and differences. The Romanesque architectural style was popular
between the 9th and 12th centuries. Romanesque architecture has been influenced by
Byzantine and Roman styles. The term "Romanesque" was coined in the 1800s to
describe the barrel vault feature, which resembled the classical Roman arch. The origins
of Gothic architecture can be traced back to the mid-12th century. The goal of Gothic
architecture was to make churches look like heaven. Because of the Gothic architecture,
the churches were bright, colorful, and soaring. While large internal spaces, barrel
vaults, thick walls, and rounded arches on windows and doors were characteristics of
Romanesque architecture. Highness, flying buttresses, and vertical lines are all
characteristics of Gothic architecture. One of the most noticeable differences between
the two styles is the use of buttresses, which were common in Gothic structures. The
main distinction between Gothic and Romanesque architecture is that Romanesque
structures have round arches and blunt towers. Gothic architecture, on the other hand,
features pointed towers. In terms of interior design, Gothic architecture buildings have a
few structural supports and flying buttresses, whereas Romanesque architecture
buildings have massive pillars inside. In terms of exterior design, Gothic architecture
features gargoyles on the exterior of the building, whereas Romanesque architecture
features a more minimal design on the exterior of the building. Thus, based on their
structure as a whole, Gothic architecture buildings have slender skeleton structures,
whereas Romanesque architecture buildings have massive, framed structures.
Moreover, the Gothic buildings had large windows with stained glass that let in more
light. Since the Romanesque buildings only had small windows, the rooms were dimly lit.
Some examples of Romanesque architecture are Pisa Cathedral, the Leaning Tower of
Pisa, and Cluny Abbey. Some examples of Gothic architecture are Amiens Cathedral,
Notre-Dame de Reims and Basilica of Saint Denis.

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