https://padlet.com/bbeake/cyb2raeq62ni The Roman like design en-us 2018-08-28 02:29:48 UTC 2025-10-29 02:28:18 UTC hello@padlet.com bbeake https://padlet.com/bbeake/cyb2raeq62ni/wish/275748165 Is an architectural style from medieval Europe, characterized by semi-circular arches and thick walls. It combines features from ancient Roman and Byzantine.

]]> 2018-08-28 02:36:55 UTC https://padlet.com/bbeake/cyb2raeq62ni/wish/275748165 bbeake https://padlet.com/bbeake/cyb2raeq62ni/wish/275752224 Where different because the types of stone depended on the local area. They used brick, marble, terra-cotta,  limestone and granite]]> 2018-08-28 02:58:30 UTC https://padlet.com/bbeake/cyb2raeq62ni/wish/275752224 bbeake https://padlet.com/bbeake/cyb2raeq62ni/wish/275756590 Where the second most common type of Romanesque building. They where massive, impressive fortresses to show
their power.]]> 2018-08-28 03:28:40 UTC https://padlet.com/bbeake/cyb2raeq62ni/wish/275756590 bbeake https://padlet.com/bbeake/cyb2raeq62ni/wish/275760702 Romanesque art reflected the rise in political and economic stability. They had the means to spend in stained glass art, fresco paintings and murals.]]> 2018-08-28 03:57:37 UTC https://padlet.com/bbeake/cyb2raeq62ni/wish/275760702 bbeake https://padlet.com/bbeake/cyb2raeq62ni/wish/275762895 There was not much furniture from this period that survived. Since the common people lived very simply, furniture was designed for churches and for the aristocracy. The most important piece was the chest and chairs. The chest were used to transport and storing precious items. Also used occasionally for sitting, working and dining. They were made of sturdy woods like oak, walnut, polar and pine. ]]> 2018-08-28 04:14:54 UTC https://padlet.com/bbeake/cyb2raeq62ni/wish/275762895 bbeake https://padlet.com/bbeake/cyb2raeq62ni/wish/275765548 Romanesque cathedrals were massive, solid, dark and gloomy. The churches and monasteries were the focal point of civilization. The introduced the round arches, groin and barrel vaults, piers supporting vaults, large towers, decorative arcading and small windows to keep the strength of the wall.]]> 2018-08-28 04:31:15 UTC https://padlet.com/bbeake/cyb2raeq62ni/wish/275765548 bbeake https://padlet.com/bbeake/cyb2raeq62ni/wish/275767484 Rounded arches and the massive walls are the characteristic of this period. In the late 1800s, the Romanesque style of architecture was being imitated or revived, this is why it's called Romanesque Revival.
Features:
- Constructed of rough-faced square stones.
- Round towers with cone-shaped roofs.
- Columns and pilasters with spirals and leaf design.
- Low arches over arcades and doorways.
- Multiple stories and complicated roofing systems.
- Medieval details such as stained glass. ]]> 2018-08-28 04:44:42 UTC https://padlet.com/bbeake/cyb2raeq62ni/wish/275767484