Romanesque Architecture and Sculptural Programs key ideas Latin

Romanesque Architecture and Sculptural Programs key ideas: • Latin cross plan • coherence of design: unity and symmetry • heavy, thick walls and small windows • the use of a Roman vault—inherently limited; the barrel vault creates tremendous thrust at the springing point • creates a wonderful “stage” for the miracle of the Eucharist—the presence of God—God made incarnate again • large, ordered space which contrasted strongly with the chaos and uncertainty outside the church walls • use of sculptural programs to educate and engage the viewer

Roman barrel vault in order to support a heavy roof—one that is very wide--the walls of the nave would have to be very, very thick

floor plan Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela Spain 1075 -1211

floor plan Abbey Church of Sainte-Foy early 12 th century

floor plan Autun Cathedral early 12 th century

floor plan La Madeleine at Vezelay early 12 th century

nave La Madeleine at Vezelay early 12 th century

Last Judgment main portal (west end) Autun Cathedral early 12 th century

Last Judgment, tympanum Autun Cathedral

detail Last Judgment main portal (west end) Autun Cathedral early 12 th century

detail Last Judgment main portal (west end) Autun Cathedral early 12 th century

Dream of the Magi Autun Cathedral early 12 th century

Eve Autun Cathedral early 12 th century

Pilgrims

Suicide of Judas, capital early 12 th century

Flight into Egypt Autun Cathedral early 12 th century

South Portal Church of Saint-Pierre, Moissac early 12 th century

St. Jeremiah trumeau Church of Saint-Pierre, Moissac early 12 th century

St. Jeremiah trumeau Church of Saint-Pierre, Moissac early 12 th century “the weeping prophet”

St. Jeremiah trumeau Church of Saint-Pierre, Moissac early 12 th century

tympanum, Abbey Church of Sainte-Foy, Conques early 12 th century

Christ in Judgment detail of tympanum Abbey Church of Sainte. Foy, Conques early 12 th century

Christ in Judgment detail of tympanum Abbey Church of Sainte. Foy, Conques early 12 th century

Christ in Judgment detail of tympanum Abbey Church of Sainte-Foy, Conques early 12 th century