3 Portugal

ARCHITECTURAL CHARACTER

Manueline Style (Portuguese Late-Gothic in honor of King Manuel l)

• rich and lavish ornamentation of maritime and Christian themes

1. Armillary spheres

   

2. Ropes/cables

   

3. Corals/shells

   

4. Cross of the Order of Christ

   

Examples of Gothic Architecture in Portugal

• THE CONVENT OF CHRIST TOMAR, Portugal (1200)

  • exemplifies Romanesque, Gothic, Manueline, and Renaissance architectural styles

  • UNESCO World Heritage, 1983

  • detailed with maritime exploration theme

  • fortress-like walls

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  • THE CONVENT OF CHRIST TOMAR Chapter House window with Manueline elements of ropes and corals.

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• JERONIMOS MONASTERY, Lisbon, Portugal (1495)

  • one of the most prominent examples of the Portuguese Late Gothic Manueline style

  • UNESCO World Heritage Site, 1983

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• MONASTERY OF BATALHA, Portugal (1385)

  • Late Gothic Manueline style and served as the burial church of Portuguese royalty

  • UNESCO World Heritage,1983

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• TORRE DE BELEM, Lisbon, Portugal (1514)

  • built in limestone in Manuleline style

  • UNESCO World Heritage, 1983

  • this building is very important for the Portuguese; appears on their currency

  • one of their strongholds for their maritime explorations

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