Romanesque vs. Gothic Architecture

Directions

• As discussed in class, there are significant differences between Romanesque Churches and Gothic Churches.

1. Your assignment is to find me 3 examples of each type of church.

2. Tell me why each church meets the criteria for each type of Church. Meaning: What makes the church Romanesque or Gothic. Be specific in your answer.

3. You may use the next 3 slides as your templates. 4. Be sure to give credit on the last paged marked works

cited. Cite all websites used for information and pictures.

The Cathedral of Saint-Front, Romanesque Gothic

• What makes this Church Romanesque?

• The walls, Arch, and Vaulting

• Gothic picture goes here

• What makes this Church Gothic?

Abbey of Sénanque Romanesque Gothic

• What makes this Church Romanesque?

• The surrounding vaulting and walls

• Gothic picture goes here

• What makes this Church Gothic?

San Vittore alle Chiuse, Romanesque Gothic

• What makes this Church Romanesque?

• The walls and area of the church

• Gothic picture goes here

• What makes this Church Gothic?

Works Cited Page

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Perigueux_Cathedrale_Saint_Front_a.jpg -1st Romanesque picture

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Abbey-of-senanque-provence-gordes.jpg -2nd Romanesque picture

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Abaziasanvittorefrasassi.jpg -the walls and area of the chruch