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1 Romanesque art History of Romanesque Art Gallery Introduction

2 Romanesque History The art deals with the Crucifixion and the Defeat of Hades. Gothic art came from Romanesque art and lasted from the mid-12th century to as late as the end of the 16th century in some countries Architecture was the most important, and original, art form during the Romanesque artistic time period. Large wall-paintings were also created, but little survives. Byzantine influence was strong, but was fused with early Christian and Germanic decorative traditions.

3 Romanesque Art continued… Tapestry work and painting were closely related in this period. Figures in Romanesque Paintings are generally sized according to importance, not in accordance with perspective. Similarities in style and technique may relate to an internationalization of styles brought from place to place by traveling artists. example

4 Romanesque Sculpture Romanesque sculptures are often sending some version Sculptures had educational value: to teach the Bible to illiterate people. The message is to be simple, clear, and to the point.

5 example As you can see here, one man is particularly smaller than the other. Meaning the larger one is more significant in this case. Fresco in San Pedro de Sorpe, Spain Back to facts Press spacebar to view image

6 Romanesque Painting Romanesque Architecture Romanesque Sculpture

7 Romanesque Painting The most common place to find authentic Romanesque paintings is in side churches, on ceilings and or walls, much like murals. The themes are (most of the time) exclusively religious.

8 Romanesque Architecture The development of Romanesque architecture owes much to the art of vaulting since the beginning of Christian architecture had been limited to buildings of small size. Romanesque Architecture is the term used to describe the building styles which were used between 800 A.D. - 1100 A.D.

9 Romanesque Sculpture The main location for Romanesque sculptures are usually portals, capitals, or churches. The message of the sculpture is to be clear and easily understood.

10 Gallery! Paintings Architecture Sculpture

11 Sculpture Made of stone, or cement. To the right: has religious meaning. Back To Gallery

12 Architecture As you can see, arches were commonly used in the structure in this time period Back To Gallery

13 Paintings Back to Gallery The paintings are often placed in churches, sometimes they replace the paintings with mosaics.


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