Romanesque Architecture

• Characteristics of Romanesque Architecture - Thick walls, rounded arches, and small windows.
• Vaults and barrel vaults for structural support.
• Examples include the Abbey Church of Saint Foy in France.
• Pilgrimage Churches - Built to accommodate large numbers of pilgrims.
• Elaborate portals and sculptures.
• Santiago de Compostela Cathedral in Spain is a famous pilgrimage site.
• Romanesque Sculptural Decoration - Decorative carvings and sculptures on church facades.
• Depictions of biblical scenes, saints, and monsters.
• Intricate tympanums and capitals.