ARTH 1200 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Cistercians, Complex Differential Form, Suger
11 Mar 2016
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Architecture influenced by the romans, in the roman style. Pilgrimage and monasticism played a large role in the influence of architecture. A series of experiments directed toward enclosing and illuminating interior space, using incombustible masonry construction to reduce the chances of fire (to protect the relics) Relied on the mass of continuous walls to sustain the weight of the vaulting overhead. Semi-circular arch not was not an efficient structural element anymore. Used windows sparingly to avoid challenging the structures integrity. Sculpture had a strong didactic purpose in addition to its" decorative role. Patron: count of cerdagne to expiate his sins. Basilica without transepts but with semi-circular apses terminating the aisles and nave. Barrel vaults of the nave and aisles rest on 10 supports (8 sturdy columns and 2 grouped piers) Exemplifies early romanesque architecture (tendency to employ semi-circular or roman arch. Windows are minimal, every opening cut into the wall weakened the structure.
