Question

In light of the regional differences found in the art and architecture produced between 1050 and 1200, do you believe that it is accurate to apply a single stylistic label--Romanesque--to all of the objects and monuments? Why or why not?

Answer 1

Answer:

I don't think it is accurate apply Romanesque style to all the objects and monuments. It's rather represent a period of time, but within this time frame, each region developed their artistic style in slightly different way. The regional diversity of Romanesque art and architecture is especially obvious in Italy. In Pisa and Florence, the Romanesque churches have timber roofs, while the northern European buildings have vaulted interiors. Also, in Norman and England, the architects introduced the use of rib groin vaults over a three story nave. The Durham builders also experimented with quadrant arches in the tribute to buttress the nave vaults.