Romanesque Flashcards
Means in the ‘Roman manner’. The style of Christian warrior-kings who wished to emulate the fortunes of legendary Roman emperors.
Romanesque
Churches re-establishing itself as a strong unifying force.
Age of Faith
Monasteries became the center of education.
Monasticism
Charlemagne’s kingdom was parceled out among his grandsons after his death.
Feudalism
Young sons of noble families in militaries.
Knighthood
A series of religious expeditionary wars blessed by the Pope and the Catholic Church. Goal of restoring Christian access to the holy places in and near Jerusalem.
Crusades
Economic system based upon limited land ownership and forced labor or serfs.
Manorialism
Containers of relics or body parts, possessions of saints.
Reliquaries
Earliest known reliquary with scenes from the popular medieval Legend of the True Cross. Contained relics believed to be the true cross.
Stavelot Triptych
A unique embroidered narrative that resonates the events leading to the Battle of Hastings. 230ft. long depicting the Norman invasion in England.
Bayeux Tapestry
An object that is physically associated with someone holy, considered as miraculous objects. Ex. nails, foot.
Relics
Literature for the illiterate.
Sculpture
A central post supporting columns between double doors.
Trumeau
Lunette or semi-circular or triangular decorative wall surface over the door.
Tympanum
Almond-shaped glow that encases the body of Christ.
Mandorla
A distinct form of decoration aimed at relieving otherwise blank walls.
Blind arcading
A forecourt surrounded by porticoes.
Atrium
A portico before the nave for the penitents.
Narthex
Principal or central part of the church extending from the narthex to the choir.
Nave
Any of the longitudinal divisions separated from the nave.
Aisle
Raised platform transverse open space separating the nave and the apse.
Double Bema
As wide as the nave, forming a square at the crossing, consisting of the choir and apse.
Transept
A table upon which the Eucharist is celebrated.
Altar
A semi-circular or polygonal often vaulted recess; termination of the sanctuary.
Apse
A part of the church occupied by singers.
Choir
Appointed raised structure for preaching.
Pulpit
A canopy placed over an altar.
Baldachin
East end of the church comprising of the choir, ambulatory, and apse.
Chevet
Houses a room reserved for prayer and domestic quarters for monks and nuns.
Monasteries
The grandest Romanesque monastery.
Abbey of Cluny
Private residences and fortresses of the lords.
Castles
Famous for its leaning tower.
Cathedral of Pisa, Italy
A pilgrimage destination for St. Paul’s pilgrims. Built over the believed tomb of James the Apostle.
Santiago de Compostela, Spain
The greatest most ambitious Romanesque church built in England. 1st to use pointed arches. Features a wheel window.
Durham Cathedral, England
Royal Palace of her Majesty. An example of Norman military architecture.
Tower of London
