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    • Romanesque art flourished in Europe from approximately 1000 to 1200 CE.
    • What type of arches are a key characteristic of Romanesque architecture?
      Rounded
    • Thick walls in Romanesque architecture provided stability and solidity.
    • Barrel vaults in Romanesque architecture were used for broad open spaces.
    • Match the Romanesque building with its location:
      Saint-Sernin Basilica ↔️ Toulouse, France
      Durham Cathedral ↔️ England
      Abbey Church of Sainte-Foy ↔️ Conques, France
    • What time period did Romanesque art span?
      1000-1200 CE
    • Gothic art followed Romanesque art in time.
    • Gothic arches are characterized as pointed arches.
    • What type of windows are characteristic of Gothic architecture?
      Large, stained glass
    • Gothic vaults are known as ribbed vaults.
    • Romanesque art is described as having a solid and heavy aesthetic.
    • What influences did Romanesque art combine?
      Roman, Byzantine, Germanic
    • What is Romanesque art characterized by in terms of scale and structure?
      Massive scale and solid structures
    • One of the key features of Romanesque art is its use of rounded arches.
    • Romanesque art utilizes thick walls for structural stability.
    • What type of vaults are commonly found in Romanesque architecture?
      Barrel vaults
    • Notable examples of Romanesque architecture include Durham Cathedral and the Abbey Church of Sainte-Foy, which demonstrate the style's diversity and scale.
    • Gothic arches are pointed, while Romanesque arches are rounded.
    • What type of windows are characteristic of Gothic art compared to Romanesque windows?
      Large, stained glass
    • The lighting in Romanesque art is typically darker compared to the brighter lighting in Gothic art.
    • Which type of vaults are used in Gothic architecture to create light and soaring spaces?
      Ribbed vaults
    • Romanesque architecture is often described as solid and heavy, while Gothic architecture is light and soaring.
    • What were the major social and political systems that influenced Romanesque art?
      Feudalism and the Church
    • The Roman Catholic Church wielded significant power and commissioned artworks to reinforce religious doctrines.
    • Increased pilgrimages influenced the scale and layout of Romanesque churches.
    • Match the influence with its impact on Romanesque art:
      Feudalism ↔️ Decentralized art production
      The Church ↔️ Reinforced religious doctrines
      Pilgrimages ↔️ Increased architectural scale
    • Order the key characteristics of Romanesque architecture:
      1️⃣ Rounded arches
      2️⃣ Thick walls
      3️⃣ Small windows
      4️⃣ Barrel vaults
    • Why did Romanesque churches have small windows despite their thick walls?
      Minimal natural light
    • Barrel vaults in Romanesque architecture were used to create wide, open spaces.
    • The historical context of Romanesque art is shaped by the rise of feudalism and the dominance of the Church
    • Feudalism led to centralized art production under the Church.
      False
    • What was the primary purpose of Church-commissioned artworks in Romanesque art?
      Reinforce religious doctrines
    • Match the aspect of Romanesque art with its associated influence:
      Feudalism ↔️ Patronage from local lords
      The Church ↔️ Reinforced religious doctrines
    • Feudalism led to decentralized art production with local lords and monasteries
    • What activity did the Church use artworks to promote during the Romanesque period?
      Pilgrimages
    • The Church was the sole patron of Romanesque art.
      False
    • The rise of feudalism and the dominance of the Church influenced the development of Romanesque art, characterized by its massive scale and solid structures
    • What type of arch is a key characteristic of Romanesque architecture?
      Rounded arches
    • Thick walls are a characteristic of Romanesque architecture.
    • Match the characteristic of Romanesque architecture with its description:
      Rounded Arches ↔️ Semicircular arches for support
      Thick Walls ↔️ Load-bearing walls for stability
      Small Windows ↔️ Minimize light, enhance fortress-like appearance
      Barrel Vaults ↔️ Arched ceilings for wider spaces
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