romanesque
/ˌroʊməˈnɛsk/
adjective
- Relating to a style of architecture and art that was popular in Europe from about 900 to 1200 AD, characterized by round arches, thick walls, and large towers.
- The museum's Romanesque sculpture collection includes carved stone figures from medieval monasteries.
- The old church is a beautiful example of Romanesque architecture with its rounded doorways and sturdy stone walls.
- Many Romanesque cathedrals in France have massive bell towers that can be seen from miles away.
noun
- The Romanesque style of architecture or art, especially as a historical period.
- The exhibit compares the simplicity of Romanesque with the ornate details of the Gothic period.
- The textbook covers the transition from Romanesque to Gothic in the 12th century.
- She wrote her thesis on the use of light in Romanesque and its influence on later styles.