(Answered):Romanesque And Gothic Style Architecture Discussion . . . .

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Task: Compare and contrast the Romanesque style and the Gothic style.

Review the materials in this week’s module. Keep in mind constructiontechniques such as rounded arches, capitals, columns, pointed arches, loadbearing construction, naves, stained glass windows, high or low reliefs,vaulting, rotunda, scale, light, etc.

In a well-written paragraph of between 125-150 words, describe your impressions of the styles of architecture that are represented by the Church of St. Foy, Conques, France, and Notre Dame, Paris.

Incorporate specific structural terms from materials in the course in response to two or more of the following questions:

What is your perception of the scale, proportion,