Unit 3: Romanesque Art

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clerestory

A high section of wall that contains windows above eye level, allowing natural light to illuminate the interior of a building, commonly found in churches.

<p>A high section of wall that contains windows above eye level, allowing natural light to illuminate the interior of a building, commonly found in churches. </p>
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barrel vault

A continuous series of arches that forms a tunnel-like structure, often used in Romanesque architecture to create large, open spaces.

<p>A continuous series of arches that forms a tunnel-like structure, often used in Romanesque architecture to create large, open spaces. </p>
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groin vault

A vault formed by the intersection of two barrel vaults, creating a unique architectural space often used in Romanesque and Gothic buildings.

<p>A vault formed by the intersection of two barrel vaults, creating a unique architectural space often used in Romanesque and Gothic buildings. </p>
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transverse arches

Arches that span the width of a vault, helping to support the structure and distribute weight in Romanesque architecture.

<p>Arches that span the width of a vault, helping to support the structure and distribute weight in Romanesque architecture. </p>
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square schema

A geometric layout used in Romanesque architecture, characterized by a square plan often employed in the design of churches and other religious buildings.

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reliquaries

Containers used to hold and display relics of saints or holy figures, often elaborately designed and crafted, important in Romanesque art and architecture.

<p>Containers used to hold and display relics of saints or holy figures, often elaborately designed and crafted, important in Romanesque art and architecture. </p>
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tympanum

The semi-circular or triangular decorative wall surface over an entrance, often adorned with relief sculptures in Romanesque architecture.

<p>The semi-circular or triangular decorative wall surface over an entrance, often adorned with relief sculptures in Romanesque architecture. </p>
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jamb

Vertical sides of a doorway or window, often elaborately decorated with sculptures in Romanesque architecture.

<p>Vertical sides of a doorway or window, often elaborately decorated with sculptures in Romanesque architecture. </p>
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last judgment tympanum at autun

A famous tympanum sculpture depicting the final judgment of souls, located at the Cathedral of Saint Lazare in Autun, France, exemplifying Romanesque artistry and theological themes.

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bayeux tapestry

An embroidered cloth depicting the events leading up to the Norman conquest of England in 1066, showcasing Romanesque narrative art.

<p>An embroidered cloth depicting the events leading up to the Norman conquest of England in 1066, showcasing Romanesque narrative art. </p>
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hildegard of bingen

A 12th-century Benedictine abbess, writer, composer, and visionary known for her contributions to theology and music, as well as her vivid mystical visions.

<p>A 12th-century Benedictine abbess, writer, composer, and visionary known for her contributions to theology and music, as well as her vivid mystical visions. </p>
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