Romanesque
/ˌrəʊməˈnesk/
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Style
Refers to actual buildings or structures from 11th-12th century Europe, not modern ones.
The romanesque cathedral stands as a testament to medieval craftsmanship.
Pro Tip 2/3Solid and Rounded
Illustrates buildings with heavy stone walls, rounded arches, and sturdy pillars.
The romanesque building's rounded arches were massively structured.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Gothic
Romanesque shouldn't be confused with Gothic, which features pointed arches and flying buttresses.
Unlike the gothic churches, this romanesque structure lacks ornate window tracery.
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BaroqueByzantineGothicMedievalOrnateRenaissanceTraditionalVictorian
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