romanesque

Speech parts

1. romanesque - Noun

2. romanesque - Adjective

Meaning

Somewhat resembling the Roman; -- applied sometimes to the debased style of the later Roman empire, but esp. to the more developed architecture prevailing from the 8th century to the 12th.

Of or pertaining to romance or fable; fanciful.

Romanesque style.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

romantic Romanesque architecture roman gallant new book novel romance unreal augustan external fiction apart isolated medieval
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Antonyms

common old ordinary usual familiar everyday
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Hypernyms

architectural style style of architecture type of architecture

Hyponyms

Norman architecture

Examples

A characteristic feature of Romanesque architecture, both ecclesiastic and domestic, is the pairing of two arched windows or arcade openings, separated by a pillar or colonette and often set within a larger arch. Source: Internet

Alec Clifton-Taylor says "With the Cathedral of Durham we reach the incomparable masterpiece of Romanesque architecture not only in England but anywhere." Source: Internet

After the large central dome made of Guastavino tile was completed in 1909, the original Byzantine Romanesque design was changed to a Gothic design. Source: Internet

A greater refinement marks the Second Romanesque, along with increased use of the vault and dressed stone. Source: Internet

A significant motif of Romanesque design is the spiral, a form applied to both plant motifs and drapery in Romanesque sculpture. Source: Internet

A number of Romanesque churches are roofed with a series of Domes. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

Romanello Romanes romanesco Romanesque architecture romanette Romani