Exam question 8

The Romanesque Cathedrals were all about safety. They didn't have many windows and their walls were rounded and thick. They were always ready for an invasion. The cared about praising God, but they mostly were concerned for the city and where the people would go if there was an invasion . They aren't very flattering or flashy and they don't appeal well to the eye.

Gothic Cathedrals were more about being noticed and beautiful. They had stained glass windows and they wanted to praise God as much as they could. They were extremely large and beautiful. They usually have many gardens around them, and when you walk inside they have beautiful columns and pictures inside.

Figure 1 -  Xhignesse

Figure 2- The rotunde of Saint George

Figure 3- Cathedral of Amiens

Figure 4- Milan cathedral

Figure 5- Castañeda

 

Figure 6- Cathedral of St Etienne of Bourges

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