It’s probably not surprising that very little is known about the life of this Romanesque artist. After all, he was active almost 800 years ago. Berlinghiero (1175-1242), also known as “Berlinghiero Berlinghieri” or “Berlinghiero of Lucca,” left behind a number of famous Romanesque artworks that were highly influential at the time. His art was influenced …
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If you plan to visit the city of Liège in southeastern Belgium, then you surely have to enter a fascinating church just north of the city’s historical heart. Here you can find one of the most remarkable Romanesque artworks ever produced, a baptismal font that can be described as the epitome of Mosan art. This …
The fall of the Western Roman Empire in the year 453 A.D. was one of the most important events in human history. It plunged the western part of Europe into the Dark Ages, and this meant that the architectural landscape didn’t change much for many centuries. The structures constructed by the Romans and the Byzantine …
The 19th century was marked by a strong desire to bring back the memories of what the Romantics believed to be a better past. It was often a reaction against the Industrial revolution and fast urbanization in major cities, but sometimes just a feeling of nostalgia as well. The same applies to another 19th-century revival …
If you visit one of the most stunning libraries in the United States, you also have the chance to admire one of the most amazing Romanesque artworks in the world. Considered to be an absolute masterpiece of Medieval art, this relatively small shrine has a history that goes back to the 12th century. Let’s take …
I’m always fascinated by architecture that has withstood the test of time for multiple centuries. This monastery in Spain is definitely a prime example of this. Located in a small village in northern Spain, the Abbey of Santo Domingo de Silos is one of the most fascinating Romanesque buildings in Europe. Not only does this …
One of the greatest churches in Milan, the capital city of the Lombardy region in northern Italy, has a history that goes back to the 4th century. It was named in honor of the 4th-century Bishop of Milan who established it during his tenure. It has been rebuilt several times and is one of the …
The Fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 A.D. was a devastating event in Europe. Regardless, the cultural influence of the once mighty empire remained for centuries. This is emphasized by the fact that Roman and Byzantine art heavily influenced the first notable art movement that emerged in Western Europe. History of Romanesque art …
There’s a cloud of mystery that surrounds one of the most amazing Romanesque artworks ever produced. Despite the fact that this incredible tapestry is virtually intact, we still know very little about the exact details of its creation. Let’s take a closer look at some of the most interesting facts about the Bayeux Tapestry, one …
The Dark Ages is a term that emerged in the 14th century to describe the cultural decline of Western Europe following the Fall of the Western Roman Empire. This decline included the stop of monumental construction projects and the creation of artworks. Europe gradually crawled out of this dark hole and as certain regions such …