HON 2110 Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Cologne Cathedral, Pilaster, Apse
30 Dec 2017
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A monk of the cistercian branch of benedictine and an anti-cluniac who wanted to reform the church. Went out into the middle of nowhere and supported agriculture. He helped develop a new architectural style, and focused on simplifying decoration. Pilaster - column that is halfway built into the wall. West part of the church is its front facade, and that west section has a. Sanctuaries are situated in the east, opposite the doors, giving it the name. West work describes the traditional directions and church building orientations. Rhennish- binary, alternating columns and piers pattern. Saxon- tertiary, pattern of two columns and one pier. Built in rome, and inspired later romanesque styles. Built by constantine in the basilica style, which is the style of governmental buildings borrowed from early christian builders. Because the christians could not hold service in greek temples or. Jewish synagogues, so they had to develop a new style.
