Romanesque (1050-1080 CE) Flashcards
Sainte-Foy IDs
Conques, France
1050-1130 CE
Romanesque
Stone, paint, gold, silver, gemstones, and wood
Bayeux Tapestry IDs
Bayeux, France
1066-1080 CE
Romanesque
Tapestry
Sainte-foy
Spolia (associated wit h riches of the Roman Empire)
Romanesque (barrel vaults, groin vaults, lined up, pointed arches)
First pilgrimage church
Cruciform (cross-shaped) plan (controls crowds of pilgrims)
Apse (with smaller chapels)
Last Judgement on tympanum (Christ judging, either to paradise or hell)
Reliquary (holds martyrs remains, pay homage by giving gemstores)
Stop on el Camino
Began in 11th century, finished mid-twelfth
Bayeux tapestry
Made by women!
Everything outlined in opposite color
Comic
Narrative through gestures
On a palace wall
Architecture separates scenes
Flat planes of color
Story of William conquering Normandy
Romanesque Style
Spread of Christianity (educational)
Spolia
Ribbed vaulting (vaults were lighter and higher, allowing for more windows)
Educational art