1. Medieval Architecture

2. Romanesque Architectural Style
Rounded Arches.
Barrel vaults.
Thick walls.
Darker, simplistic interiors.
Small windows, usually at the top of the wall.

3. Gothic Architectural Style
Pointed arches.
High, narrow vaults.
Thinner walls.
Flying buttresses.
Elaborate, ornate, airier interiors.
Stained-glass windows.
“Flying” Buttresses

4. Why did Europeans start building churches in the early middle ages
Why did Europeans start building churches in the early middle ages? Why were those early churches called “Romanesque”? When were Romanesque churches built?

5. Why did medieval cathedrals have so much sculpture on them
Why did medieval cathedrals have so much sculpture on them? If you were a person in the middle ages, what message do you think you would get from the sculpture in the close up photo?

6. What is a symbol? What is symbolic about the layout of the medieval cathedral?

7. When were Gothic cathedrals built
When were Gothic cathedrals built? Why were Gothic cathedrals able to have so many windows in them without crumbling and falling over?
Rib vault.

8. What are these? Why were they important to the improvement of cathedral architecture? Would you find these in a Romanesque or Gothic cathedral? #1 #2

9. What kind of window is this (round one)
What kind of window is this (round one)? Why did medieval cathedrals have so much stained glass in them?

10. Which cathedral is an example of Romanesque architecture (early middle ages)? Which is an example of Gothic architecture (late middle ages)? Provide at least 3 ways you know you are right for each # #2

11. Cologne Cathedral: how long did it take to build this?
A THOUGHT QUESTION What was the purpose of the cathedral in medieval times? Why were medieval cathedrals called “stone bibles”?
Cologne Cathedral: how long did it take to build this?
600 years

12. 1.Gothic or Romanesque?

13. 2.Gothic or Romanesque?

14. 3.Gothic or Romanesque?

15. 4.Gothic or Romanesque?

16. 5.Gothic or Romanesque?

17. Answers
1. Romanesque
2. Gothic
3. Romanesque
4. Gothic
5. Romanesque

18. Illuminated Manuscript

19. How can you make one, you ask?
Using the materials your teacher provides for you, you can make an Illuminated
letter using simple steps similar to those used by artists from the past. Here’s
what you’ll need:
-A square piece of drawing paper, 7” by 7”
-A pencil and eraser
-A ruler
-An idea of what letter you want to create, perhaps your initial.
-A theme you are going to base your letter around, for example a mythological creature, or a variety of plants.
-A black felt tip marker
-Colored pencils for color and gold crayon for gold leaf

20. Extra Credit Opportunity Make your own Illuminated Manuscript