Romanesque vs. Gothic Architecture

Romanesque vs. Gothic Architecture

Romanesque• Romanesque picture goes

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Gothic

This building shows how Romanesque influence was used in architecture.

You can notice the separate compartments of the building with thick walls and small windows. This dark and plain building is of modest

height.

This church shows Gothic architectural influence. You can notice the flying buttress on the building. This church also has a

pointed arch, an ornate exterior, and big windows.

Kylemore Gothic Church

Paray-le-Monial Basilica

Romanesque Gothic

The Duomo has thick walls and small windows. It also is of modest

height and is solid. It is somewhat plain with rounded arches. These

are all Romanesque features.

This cathedral shows how Gothic influence is still

around. This is a tall, ornate building. It is a huge, vertical

building that is unified.

Rouen CathedralDuomo

Romanesque Gothic

This church shows separate compartments with small

windows and solid, thick walls. The isn’t very tall and it is kind of

dark and gloomy. This shows Romanesque features.

This building shows Gothic influence. It has pointed arches and is very

decorated. It is really tall and soars into the sky. It is a unified

building with proportional features.

Amiens Cathedral

Church of Santa Maria a Pié di

Chienti

Works Cited Page • Gothic• http://www.architecture-student.com/architecture/the-evolution-of-gothi

c-architecture/

• http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/medieval/architecture/gothic.htm• Roman• http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/cas/fnart/arch/romanesque_arch.html• http://www.mrfs.net/trips/2004/Italy/Pisa/Pisa.html• http://portale.regione.marche.it/Default.aspx?TabId=598