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Romanesque vs. Gothic Architecture. Directions As discussed in class, there are significant differences between Romanesque Churches and Gothic Churches.

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1 Romanesque vs. Gothic Architecture

2 Directions As discussed in class, there are significant differences between Romanesque Churches and Gothic Churches. 1.Your assignment is to find me 3 examples of each type of church. 2.Tell me why each church meets the criteria for each type of Church. Meaning: What makes the church Romanesque or Gothic. Be specific in your answer. 3.You may use the next 3 slides as your templates. 4.Be sure to give credit on the last paged marked works cited. Cite all websites used for information and pictures.

3 Romanesque vs. Gothic Architecture Adam Leventry February 7, 2011 Period 2

4 RomanesqueGothic Cathedral of Pisa This is an example of Romanesque architecture because the building and tower have rounded arches, thick walls, and tiny windows. Westminster Abbey This is an example of Gothic architecture because of the pointed arches, the large stained glass windows, and the extremely tall towers.

5 RomanesqueGothic Mont St. Michel This building is Romanesque because of the tiny windows and rounded archways. Also, there are extremely thick outer walls. Chartres Cathedral The height of this building, combined with the pointed archways and large stained glass windows make this church Gothic.

6 RomanesqueGothic Angoulême Cathedral This church is an example of Romanesque architecture because of the tiny windows, rounded arches, and rounded towers rather than pointed spires. Reims Cathedral This church is Gothic because of the large stained glass windows, pointed arches, and tall towers.

7 Works Cited Page http://www.mentalfloss.com/difference/romanesque-vs-gothic-architecture/ http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_6dKQTchkJaA/TDuVX_b8KHI/AAAAAAAATSQ/KoxCP5z7 uwQ/s400/leaning-tower-of-pisa.jpg http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_6dKQTchkJaA/TDuVX_b8KHI/AAAAAAAATSQ/KoxCP5z7 uwQ/s400/leaning-tower-of-pisa.jpg http://www.planetware.com/i/photo/westminster-abbey-london-gblnwm11.jpg http://cache.virtualtourist.com/2927904-Mont_St_Michel-Mont_Saint_Michel.jpg http://www.images-photography-pictures.net/Chartres-Cathedral-France- Jalapeno2.jpg http://www.images-photography-pictures.net/Chartres-Cathedral-France- Jalapeno2.jpg http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3e/Angouleme_cathe dral_StPierre_a.jpg/466px-Angouleme_cathedral_StPierre_a.jpg http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3e/Angouleme_cathe dral_StPierre_a.jpg/466px-Angouleme_cathedral_StPierre_a.jpg http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angoul%C3%AAme_Cathedral http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e1/Reims_Kathedrale. jpg/450px-Reims_Kathedrale.jpg http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e1/Reims_Kathedrale. jpg/450px-Reims_Kathedrale.jpg

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