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Architecture of The Middle Ages

Art overview Art in the Middle Ages (also known as the Medieval period) was inseparable from religion. The purpose of art was to awe and inspire the viewer with the greatness of God. Because so many people were illiterate during this time, art played a very important role.

During the Middle Ages architecture was the main means of artistic expression. The building of churches and cathedrals, as well as their decoration, was the primary means of employment for artists and builders. Architecture overview

Dates: Romanesque Art: Gothic Art: Romanesque Gothic

Romanesque architecture Builders borrowed elements from Roman architecture, such as rounded arches and columns, hence the term Romanesque. During this time in Europe there was a very large interest in religion. Large numbers of people traveled on pilgrimages to visit sites of saints and martyrs. People believed that holy relics (important religious objects) had the power to do miracles. The routes to the more famous holy places, such as Santiago, became very well traveled and required larger buildings to hold the large crowds.

They began to build churches in the shape of the Latin cross. The pilgrim would enter the church through the nave. The relics of the church would be held and displayed in the area of the high alter. The pilgrims would be allowed to view the relics from the ambulatory which allowed for a good traffic pattern for these large crowds. The more famous the relics a church held, the larger the crowds it would attract.

The architects wanted to get away from using wood for the ceilings (fire hazards) so they began to use stone. The stone was very heavy so barrel vaults were used in the ceiling. In addition, large piles of stone would be stacked along the wall in intervals to buttress (or support) the walls from pushing outward.

Due to the weight of the stone ceiling, the walls of the church had to be very thick. Windows had to be small to keep the strength of the wall strong. Because of this, the church’s interior was dim. The exterior of Romanesque churches was rather plain.

Saint-Sernin Toulouse, France This was a pilgrimage church meaning it was built to hold multitudes of travelers on their way to sacred shrines. Double side aisles helped control the crowds that moved through the church

Notre-Dame-La-Grande Poitiers, France Small windows makes the interior dark and gloomy. The exterior has more sculpture than many Romanesque churches. The cone-shaped helmets were added at a later time.

Interior of Pisa Cathedral

Gothic Architecture The peak of Middle Ages artistic achievement was the Gothic cathedral. Built from 1200 to 1500, the cathedrals had soaring interiors unlike anything ever seen before. Gothic architecture has three distinct characteristics which set it apart from Romanesque: –pointed arches, ribbed vaulting, and flying buttresses. These developments allowed the architects to make the churches much larger and brighter. This allowed the once dim Romanesque Cathedral to be transformed into a very bright and warm feeling Gothic Cathedral.

Pointed arch Ribbed vault

Flying buttress By transferring the weight of the ceilings to the flying buttresses, architects were now able to place huge stain glass windows in the walls which helped give the illusion of greater height.

It was believed a church’s beauty would inspire people in their beliefs. The chief forms of inspirational decoration in Gothic cathedrals were sculpture, stained glass and tapestries. These churches also reflect the wealth and influence of the church in the Middle Ages. The churches were so elaborate many took over a century to build.

Cathedral of Chartres, France about 1194 Incorporated many new ideas: –Flying buttresses (flying arches combined with tower buttresses) eliminated the need for heavy, solid walls –Huge walls of stained glass

Interior of Cathedral of Chartres

Notre Dame Paris, France

Cathedral of Reims, France about

Answers – Activity 2 R omanesque G othic Emphasis (vertical or horizontal) HorizontalVertical Elevation Modest heightSoaring Arch Rounded, few windowsPointed, many windows Support system WallsFlying buttresses Ambiance Dark, solemnAiry, bright Exterior Simple Richly decorated with sculpture 2 examples (Cathedral name and Country located in) St. Trophime. Arles, France Pisa Cathedral. Italy Reims Cathedral. France Notre Dame. Paris, France

Answers – Activity 3 M edieval A rchitecture G lossary VAULTArched ceiling NAVEMain part of church interior FLYING BUTTRESS A buttress arched over at the top to engage with a main wall. It lends strength and support. CLERESTORYThe upper story of the nave of a church containing windows ROSE WINDOW Circular window filled with stained glass BUTTRESSA mass of stone built up to support a wall, usually necessary to strengthen those of great height TRANSEPTThe "arms" of a cross-shaped church

Answers – Activity 4 NAVE TRANSEPT ROSE WINDOW FLYING BUTTRESS BUTTRESS CLERESTORY VAULT