Romanesque

Medieval architecture with robust arches and vaults.

Overview

Romanesque architecture, using stone, features rounded arches and thick walls, prominent in 10th-12th century Europe.

Core Characteristics

• Rounded arches, barrel vaults.
• Thick stone walls, towers.
• Medieval prevalence.

Notable Examples

• Pisa Cathedral (Italy, 1063, Romanesque).
• Speyer Cathedral (Germany, 1030, Romanesque).

Architectural Connections

• Medieval: Structural focus.
• Religious: Cathedrals.
• Romanesque Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Led by Romanesque craftsmen, it precedes Gothic architecture.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Stone Masonry (technique), Structuralism (theory), Arch (element), Gothic Architecture (movement)