Description
- Identify the key functions of stained glass windows in the Gothic style in Europe's cathedral architecture. Identify two (2) differences between the Romanesque and Gothic cathedral structures, and discuss which you prefer and the reasons why. Identify one (1) existing structure (the closer to your home the better) that is Romanesque or Gothic, and explain the features that support your identification.
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KEY FUNCTIONS
1. the architecture of many of the great Cathedrals, abbeys and churches of Europe.
2. It is also the architecture of many castles, palaces, town halls, guild halls, universities and to a less prominent extent, private dwellings, such as dorms and rooms.
The Difference
Gothic vs Romanesque Architecture
Gothic and Romanesque architecture are different architectural styles with certain similarities and many differences.
The Romanesque architecture style was prevalent during the 9th and the 12th centuries. The Byzantine and the Roman styles have influenced the Romanesque architecture. The name “Romanesque” was carved out in the 1800s as it came with the barrel vault feature which had a resemblance to the classical Roman arch.
The Gothic architecture is traced to
the mid-12th century. Gothic architecture was mainly intended to make
the churches look like heaven. The Gothic architecture made the churches
bright, colorful, and soaring.
The Romanesque architecture had the characteristics of large, internal
spaces, barrel vaults, thick walls, and rounded arches on windows and
doors. Gothic architecture has many features like highness, flying
buttresses, and vertical lines. One of the main differences between the
two architectures is in the use of the buttress which was common in
Gothic buildings.
When comparing the buildings of the two periods, the buildings of the Romanesque period
were solid and heavy with thick walls. As the Gothic buildings had
thick walls, it was difficult to make huge and numerous windows. The
Romanesque buildings only had small windows and, as such, the rooms were
dimly lit. The Romanesque structures came with heavy frames. On the
other hand, the Gothic structures had a slender skeleton. The Gothic
buildings had big windows with stained glass that allowed more light
into the rooms.
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The Romanesque architecture had the characteristics of large, internal spaces, barrel vaults, thick walls, and rounded arches on windows and doors
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