Romanesque Architecture & Sculpture (Leaving Cert Art): Quizzes
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When did the Romanesque period begin?
When did the Romanesque period begin?
Around 1000 CE
What does the term 'Romanesque' literally mean?
What does the term 'Romanesque' literally mean?
Roman-like
Where was the most important pilgrimage destination?
Where was the most important pilgrimage destination?
Santiago de Compostela in northwest Spain
What is an ambulatory in a Romanesque church?
What is an ambulatory in a Romanesque church?
Walkway around the choir allowing pilgrims to move freely
What was the defining structural feature of Romanesque architecture?
What was the defining structural feature of Romanesque architecture?
Barrel vaulting
Why did Romanesque churches have extremely thick walls?
Why did Romanesque churches have extremely thick walls?
To support barrel vault outward thrust
What is the tympanum in Romanesque architecture?
What is the tympanum in Romanesque architecture?
Semicircular space above the doorway
What are historiated capitals?
What are historiated capitals?
Carved column tops depicting stories
How did Romanesque sculpture show importance of figures?
How did Romanesque sculpture show importance of figures?
Important figures shown larger
Which church had a famous Last Judgement tympanum?
Which church had a famous Last Judgement tympanum?
St Foy de Conques
Which stone was described as easy to carve?
Which stone was described as easy to carve?
Limestone
What function did architectural sculpture serve for illiterate people?
What function did architectural sculpture serve for illiterate people?
Communicated religious stories visually
Which monastery system was most influential in spreading Romanesque style?
Which monastery system was most influential in spreading Romanesque style?
Benedictine monastery system