Romanesque Sculpture

1000 A.D – 1200 A.D.

Romanesque Sculpture

The sculpture of the time was used to convey the teachings and dogmas of the church to the people.

As the majority of people at the time were illiterate, sculpture was an excellent way of bringing the stories of the bible to life.

Romanesque Sculpture

The theme of life and death was fundamental to much of the sculpture of this period.

The carved figures of this period were very abstract. The human body was unrealistic in its portrayal. Figures were elongated with out-of-proportioned limbs and simplified solemn features.

Hideous devils, demons and tortured souls were carved creating grotesque and dramatic scenes.

Romanesque Sculpture

The Church of Saint Lazare, in Autun France- Artist: Gislebertus

Tympanum

- The Last Judgment

Capitals

- The Flight into Egypt

- The Suicide of Judas

- The Dream of the Magi

Romanesque Sculpture

Characteristics The carvings are in low-relief.

The human figures are elongated, out of proportion and simplified.

The figures of evil are grotesque and gruesome in appearance with exaggerated facial and physical expression.

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Acknowledgements

Art Associates Maria Moore

Margaret O’Shea

Local Facilitator TeamAine Andrews

Joe CaslinJane Campbell

Siobhan CampbellNiamh O’Donoghue

Niamh O’NeillKeith O’Rahilly

Sheena McKeonTony MorrisseyMonica White

Many thanks to the following for their invaluable contribution to the European Art History and Appreciation series of workshops and resource materials.

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2013

Cultural & Environmental Education

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