Romanesque (Noun)
Meaning
A style of architecture developed in Italy and western Europe between the Roman and the Gothic styles after 1000 AD; characterized by round arches and vaults and by the substitution of piers for columns and profuse ornament and arcades.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The romanesque church in the town square stood out among the modern buildings surrounding it.
- The heavy walls and rounded doorways were typical of the romanesque architectural style found in medieval Europe.
- Her interest in historical buildings led her to specialize in the study of the romanesque style of architecture.
- The castle's design reflected the romanesque style, with thick fortifications and rounded arches.
- Visitors from all over flocked to see the well-preserved romanesque that had once been the community's only place of worship.