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 Durham Cathedral England 1093 -1133

floor plan Abbey Church of Sainte-Foy Conques, France 1125 -1135

Church of Saint Cyriakus, Genrode begun 961 (Germany)

Church of Saint Cyriakus, Genrode begun 961 (Germany)

floor plan La Madeleine at Vezelay France 1096 -1132

nave La Madeleine at Vezelay France 1096 -1132

Fontenay Abbey France 1139

Nave, Abbey Church of Nortre-Dame, Fontenay 1139 --1147

West Facade, Abbey Church of Nortre-Dame, Fontenay 1139 --1147

floor plan Autun Cathedral Burgundy, France 1132

Amiens Cathedral Gothic **note that the heavy walls are gone

Last Judgment main portal (west end) Autun Cathedral of Saint-Lazare Burgundy, France 12 th century

Last Judgment, tympanum Autun Cathedral

detail Last Judgment main portal (west end) Autun Cathedral of Saint-Lazare Burgundy, France 12 th century

detail Last Judgment main portal (west end) Autun Cathedral of Saint-Lazare Burgundy, France 12 th century

Dream of the Magi Autun Cathedral of Saint-Lazare Burgundy, France 12 th century

Eve Autun Cathedral of Saint-Lazare Burgundy, France 12 th century

Pilgrims Autun Cathedral of Saint-Lazare Burgundy, France 12 th century

Suicide of Judas, capital Autun Cathedral of Saint-Lazare Burgundy, France 12 th century

Flight into Egypt Autun Cathedral of Saint-Lazare Burgundy, France 12 th century

South Portal Church of Saint-Pierre, Moissac Toulouse, France 1120 -1135

South Portal Church of Saint-Pierre, Moissac Toulouse, France 1120 -1135

St. Jeremiah trumeau Church of Saint-Pierre, Moissac Toulouse, France 1120 -1135

St. Jeremiah trumeau Church of Saint-Pierre, Moissac Toulouse, France 1120 -1135 “the weeping prophet”

St. Jeremiah trumeau Church of Saint-Pierre, Moissac Toulouse, France 1120 -1135

St. Jeremiah trumeau Church of Saint-Pierre, Moissac Toulouse, France 1120 -1135

The Soul of a Rich Man Tormented by Devils Church of Saint-Pierre, Moissac Toulouse, France

tympanum, Abbey Church of Sainte-Foy, Conques 1125 -1135

Christ in Judgment detail of tympanum Abbey Church of Sainte. Foy, Conques 1125 -1135

Christ in Judgment detail of tympanum Abbey Church of Sainte. Foy, Conques 1125 -1135

Christ in Judgment detail of tympanum Abbey Church of Sainte-Foy, Conques 1125 -1135

Christ in Judgment detail of tympanum Abbey Church of Sainte-Foy, Conques 1125 -1135