Cathedrals 

 

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Gothic

Romanesque 

Renaissance  

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Nichole Benton and Kayla Geppert

Gothic

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Romanesque 

  • Round Arches
  • Roman Cathedrals are usually dark because architects did not put many windows into the church arches.
  • Massive, block like, domed and heavily vaulted structures
  • Shallower and short aisles
  • Tall, narrow windows called lancet windows were common in the

 

 Outside of a Romanesque Church

 

 

Inside Romanesque Church

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Renaissance 

  • Domes were first put in to churches in this era.
  • Renaissance cathedrals are a combination of both Gothic and Romanesque cathedrals.  
  • Glass stained windows are lightened

Outside of a Renaissance Church

 

Inside of a Renaissance Church

 

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