The most dominant form of art during the Middle Ages emerged from Romanesque art in the 12th century. It spread all across Europe and remained popular until the Renaissance. Gothic Art very much resembled art produced during the Romanesque era, but Gothic artists still incorporated some unique features. In this article, we take a closer …
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The early 14th century was an exciting time in the history of art and culture in Europe in general. A sense of naturalism emerged that revived the ideals of Classical antiquity. Many Gothic artworks produced during this era already showed signs of this transformation that would develop into the Renaissance, including the one described in …
The transition between the Dark Ages and the Romanesque era happened around 1000 A.D. Romanesque Artworks were produced all around Europe during this phase of the Middle Ages. The exact moment that the transition between Romanesque art and Gothic art happened remains a bit obscure. Gothic art emerged in northern France in the 12th century. …
An immense Gothic cathedral dominates the landscape in a cathedral city in Cambridgeshire, a county in the East of England. The current building in Ely combines Gothic with the earlier Romanesque architecture and provides some unique architectural highlights. Let’s take a closer look at some of the most interesting facts about Ely Cathedral, one of …
The main idea of building a Gothic cathedral during the Middle Ages was to build it as high as possible. Arches and spires that point toward the sky above were the defining characteristics of this medieval style that evolved from Romanesque architecture. This makes it no surprise that several of these monumental buildings once topped …
The predominant architectural style during the Middle Ages in Europe was Gothic architecture. This style evolved from Romanesque architecture which was popular from the Early Middle Ages around the 6th century to the 11th century. It originated in northern France where numerous Gothic cathedrals were constructed during this period in history. Gothic architects introduced the …