ROMANESQUE
This medieval art style has round arches and very thick walls.
Romanesque
This art style came after Romanesque and buildings are taller and full of light
Gothic
What is the nave?
The main central hall of a church.
How did Romanesque figures look?
e.g. rigid, frontal and unrealistic
Which came first?
Romanesque (11-12th centuries)
Why do Romanesque churches usually look dark?
they have very small windows, solid and compact buildings
This type of arch replaced the round arch in Gothic buildings
pointed arch
Name for the part of the church where the altar is located.
What is the apse?
In Romanesque painting, how was the most important person depicted?
The most important person in a scene was depicted larger than the rest of the characters
urban
This type of arch was commonly used in Romanesque buildings
Round arch
Gothic churches are tall and point towards what?
heaven
The area where the nave and transept cross.
the crossing
What is polychrome?
Bright colours used in Romanesque sculpture and painting.
Give two examples of Gothic cathedrals found in Spain
could be:
• Cathedral of León • Cathedral of Burgos • Cathedral of Toledo
What is the “Bible of stone”?
Stone sculptures which visually narrated biblical stories and moral lessons for largely illiterate medieval people.
What are flying buttresses?
structures which help support Gothic walls and allow big windows.
What was a barrel vault common in? - Gothic or Romanesque churches
Romanesque
Name two types of Romanesque sculptures
This Gothic art form replaced Romanesque wall paintings inside churches.
gothic panel painting
This Romanesque building plan is shaped like the cross of Jesus.
the Latin cross plan
Name for large circular stained-glass windows found in Gothic façades
rose windows
This Gothic vault uses ribs to distribute weight more efficiently.
ribbed vault
E.g. Reliefs, funeral sculpture, altarpieces
How do Gothic-style figures differ from Romanesque?
more variety in forms and topics, and a much more natural and realistic style. More realistic, human emotion.