Egypt influenced the Romanesque period as far as the use of quarried stone to build with, and the use of the arch,barrel vault,and columns to build massive structures. Also used by the Romans were the Egyptian techniques of adornment[carving of statues,use of releif sculpture,and painting of frescoes on walls]. However, though the Romans were influenced by the Egyptians, they took the basics and made it their own, and built upon the ideas, e.g. barrel vaults became grion vaults[2 barrel vaults joined by a vaulted passage way].
The classical period in Greece's history was most of the 5th and 4th centuries BCE.In this time Greek culture was dramatically advance and matured in the arts and architecture, and this culture was spread as Greek influence moved through the Mediterranean littoral.
Art, literature, and architecture
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Carcassonne is a city in France. It is famous for the medieval fortress named Cite De Carcassonne, as well as other architecture from the same time period.
Renaissance means re-birth. In this period, especially in Italy, there was a re-birth of interest in the classics (the Greeks and the Romans) which had been ignored for centuries. The Italian elites learnt Latin and read Latin authors. Italian scholars travelled around the monasteries of Europe to find the transcriptions of Roman manuscripts by monks which Charlemagne had commissioned centuries earlier and had been forgotten. Some artists travelled to find Roman and Greek works of art. Artists were influenced by the notions of realism and beauty of the Romans, which contributed to the revolution in painting of the time. Themes from Roman mythology were extensively used in paintings. Sculptors (especially Michelangelo) were inspired by Roman reproductions of Greek statues which were unearthed in Rome in this period. Painters also studied these statues to learn to draw the human body as they were so impressive. Architecture was also influenced by the architecture of the Romans. Brunelleschi went to Rome to study the dome of the Pantheon before he built the dome of the Florence cathedral. After the textbook on Roman architecture by the ancient Roman architect Vitruvius was discovered, the canons of Roman architecture became the canons of Italian and then western European architecture. Greek influence came at a later stage. Most Greek books had been lost and hardly anybody could read Greek. Things changed with the fall of the Byzantine Empire. When the Turks conquered Constantinople in 1453, many Greek scholars went to Italy and taught Greek and the Greek classics. Ancient Greek influence spread quickly.
During the medieval period the main style of architecture was Gothic.
The Romanesque period coincided with the 15th century Renaissance. The Romanesque period describes the artwork and architecture that reached back to its Roman roots and mimic the techniques and style.
The dates given for the beginning of the Romanesque period range widely from the 6th to the 10th centuries, though most modern historians tend to the 10th. It lasted until the 12th century. There are links below to articles on the Romanesque.
the romanesque period
The Romanesque influence in the initial R from the Moralia in Job can be seen in its ornate decoration, elaborate swirls and curls, and intricate interlace patterns. These stylistic elements are characteristic of Romanesque art and evoke a sense of grandeur and craftsmanship typical of the period.
Gothic architecture is a style that flourished during the high and late medieval period. It evolved from Romanesque and succeeded by Renaissance architecture.Gothic architecture is most familiar in many of the cathedrals and churches of Europe.
The Middle Ages marked a shift from Classical Architecture to Basilica Architecture as much of the architecture done during this period were cathedrals. By the 10th century, architecture had once again returned to the classical form and Romanesque Architecture became popular. The late Middle Ages saw the rise of Gothic Architecture that endured for most of the period.
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The Romanesque period began in the 11th century and lasted until the 12th century. It is characterized by its use of round arches, thick walls, and small windows.
Some of European architectural styles were influenced by Greco-Roman styles. The Italian Renaissance was a period of rediscovery of the classics (Romans and Greeks). Many famous architects of the time were influenced by Roman architecture, which in turn had been influenced by Greek architecture. Some of these architects had an enduring influence in Europe. This influence was also continued by the Neo-classical style of the 18th and 19th centuries. In the early Middle Ages there was also the Romanesque style which copied Roman styles. However, the mentioned styles are only some of the European styles. Some western European styles were not influenced by Greek or Roman styles, the most notable of these being the Gothic style. In Eastern Europe there were also styles that did not have a Greek influence.
Renaissance architecture was a dominant style between the 15th and 16th centuries. The emphasis on symmetry and proportion marked a return to classical Roman architecture it followed the Gothic architectural period (late medieval). which had moved away from Romanesque architecture. Instead favoring the pointed arch and buttresses favored in ecclesiastical buildings.