Romanesque Architecture and Sculptural Programs

1. 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

2. 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

3. floor planCathedral of Santiago de CompostelaSpain 1075-1211

4. floor planDurham Cathedral England 1093-1133

5. floor planAbbey Church of Sainte-FoyConques, France 1125-1135

6. Church of Saint Cyriakus, Genrode begun 961 (Germany)

7. Church of Saint Cyriakus, Genrode begun 961 (Germany)

8. floor planLa Madeleine at Vezelay France 1096-1132

9. naveLa Madeleine at Vezelay France 1096-1132

10. Fontenay Abbey France 1139

11. Nave, Abbey Church of Nortre-Dame, Fontenay1139--1147

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

13. floor planAutun Cathedral Burgundy, France 1132

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

17. Last Judgmentmain portal (west end)Autun Cathedral Cathedral of Saint-Lazare Burgundy, France12th century

18. Last Judgment, tympanum Autun Cathedral

19. detail Last Judgmentmain portal (west end)Autun Cathedral Cathedral of Saint-Lazare Burgundy, France12th century

20. detail Last Judgmentmain portal (west end)Autun Cathedral Cathedral of Saint-Lazare Burgundy, France12th century

21. Dream of the MagiAutun Cathedral Cathedral of Saint-Lazare Burgundy, France12th century

22. EveAutun Cathedral Cathedral of Saint-Lazare Burgundy, France12th century

23. PilgrimsAutun Cathedral Cathedral of Saint-Lazare Burgundy, France12th century

24. Suicide of Judas, capitalAutun Cathedral Cathedral of Saint-Lazare Burgundy, France12th century

25. Flight into EgyptAutun Cathedral Cathedral of Saint-Lazare Burgundy, France12th century

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

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

30. St. Jeremiahtrumeau Church of Saint-Pierre, Moissac Toulouse, France 1120-1135

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

32. St. Jeremiahtrumeau Church of Saint-Pierre, Moissac Toulouse, France 1120-1135

33. St. Jeremiahtrumeau Church of Saint-Pierre, Moissac Toulouse, France 1120-1135

34. The Soul of a Rich Man Tormented by DevilsChurch of Saint-Pierre, Moissac Toulouse, France

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

36. Christ in Judgmentdetail of tympanumAbbey Church of Sainte-Foy, Conques 1125-1135

37. Christ in Judgmentdetail of tympanumAbbey Church of Sainte-Foy, Conques 1125-1135

38. Christ in Judgmentdetail of tympanumAbbey Church of Sainte-Foy, Conques 1125-1135

39. Christ in Judgment detail of tympanumAbbey Church of Sainte-Foy, Conques 1125-1135