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ST. CUTHBERT CATHEDRAL (1093-1133) -> Durham, England
*ENGLAND NORMAN*
1) Rib vaults used as foundation for ceiling for construction
A) 1st time -> shows efficiency b/c less material.
2) Geometric patterns carved in piers: (only real details)
A) zig-zags, chevrons, spirals...
3) Illustrates transition into Gothic style.
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ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH (1000) -> Greensted, England
*Anglo-Saxon Parish Church*
1) Extremely Simple
2) Wooden
3) Church body/nave - community funded
4) Atrium - parish funded |
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CHURCH OF ALL SAINTS (1000) -> Earl's Barton
*ANGLO-SAXON PARISH CHURCH*
1) Stone but looks like wood b/c only accustomed to working with wood.
2) Atrium is all that is left of this church. |
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STAVE CHURCH (1125-40) -> URNES, NORWAY
*SCANDINAVIA STAVE CHURCHES*
1) Extremely dark church - little to no windows
2) Wooden
3) Carved portal
4) Lots of animal carvings - paganism past |
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STAVE CHURCH (1150) -> Borgund, Norway
* Scandinavia Stave Church*
1) "Wind-eyes" (small windows) for ventilation.
2) Wooden
3) Pitched roof
4) Diagonal crossing/bracing - relates to rib vaulting
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LUND CATHEDRAL (1103) -> Sweden
*Scandinavia Masonry Church*
1) Sandstone
2) Lombardian look
3) Cupola-style tower tops
4) Groin vaults
5) Crypt (with "Finn the Giant" carved pier)
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