1. Romanesque Architecture and Sculptural Programs
key ideas:
Latin cross plan
coherence of design: unity and symmetry
heavy, thick walls and small windows
the use of a Roman vault—inherently limited; the barrel vault creates tremendous thrust at the springing point
creates a wonderful “stage” for the miracle of the Eucharist—the presence of God—God made incarnate again
large, ordered space which contrasted strongly with the chaos and uncertainty outside the church walls
use of sculptural programs to educate and engage the viewer
nave arcade Autun Cathedral
Cathedral of Saint-Lazare Burgundy, France 12th century

2. Roman barrel vault
in order to support a heavy roof—one that is very wide--the walls of the nave would have to be very, very thick

3. floor plan Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela Spain 1075-1211

4. floor plan Abbey Church of Sainte-Foy early 12th century

5. floor plan Autun Cathedral early 12th century

6. floor plan La Madeleine at Vezelay early 12th century

7. nave La Madeleine at Vezelay
early 12th century

8. nave Autun Cathedral
early 12th century

9. nave arcade Autun Cathedral
early 12th century

10. Last Judgment main portal (west end) Autun Cathedral
early 12th century

11. Last Judgment, tympanum Autun Cathedral

12. detail Last Judgment main portal (west end) Autun Cathedral
early 12th century

13. detail Last Judgment main portal (west end) Autun Cathedral
early 12th century

14. Dream of the Magi Autun Cathedral
early 12th century

15. Eve Autun Cathedral
early 12th century

16. Pilgrims

17. Suicide of Judas, capital early 12th century

18. Flight into Egypt Autun Cathedral
early 12th century

19. South Portal Church of Saint-Pierre, Moissac
early 12th century

20. tympanum, South Portal Christ and Four Evangelists or Apocalypse
Church of Saint-Pierre, Moissac
early 12th century

21. St. Jeremiah trumeau Church of Saint-Pierre, Moissac
early 12th century

22. St. Jeremiah trumeau Church of Saint-Pierre, Moissac
early 12th century
“the weeping prophet”

23. St. Jeremiah trumeau Church of Saint-Pierre, Moissac
early 12th century

24. tympanum, Abbey Church of Sainte-Foy, Conques early 12th century

25. Christ in Judgment detail of tympanum Abbey Church of Sainte-Foy, Conques early 12th century

26. Christ in Judgment detail of tympanum Abbey Church of Sainte-Foy, Conques early 12th century

27. Christ in Judgment detail of tympanum Abbey Church of Sainte-Foy, Conques early 12th century