Romanesque vs. Gothic Architecture

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.

Romanesque Gothic

• Flying Buttresses• Big Windows• Pointed Arches

• Rounded Arches• Small windows• Rounded arches

Cathedral of St Barbara

Chartres Cathedral in Chartres, France

Romanesque Gothic

• Rounded Arches• Little Amount of windows• Small windows

• Lots of Sculpture• Soaring• Pointed Arches

Romanesque Church, Monteriggioni, Tuscany, Italy

Santuario De Las Lajas, Neo-Gothic Church

Romanesque Gothic

• Rounded arches• Dark & Gloomy• Plain

• Tall• Elaborate• Big windows• Pointed Arches

Naves

St.Patrick's cathedral, New York City

Works Cited Page http://medieval2.heavengames.com/m2tw/history/miscellaneous_history_folder/medieval_architecture/

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http://www.richard-seaman.com/Travel/CzechRepublic/Highlights/index.html

http://www.freefoto.com/preview/14-17-3?ffid=14-17-3

http://romanesquechurchhunt.com/

http://www.allposters.com/-sp/Santuario-De-Las-Lajas-Neo-Gothic-Church-Las-Lajas-Colombia-Posters_i2497278_.htm

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=837384