Charles the Great, or Charlemagne was emperor of the Roman Empire in 800 AD. He encouraged learning and arts, he encouraged the preservation of Roman Literature, established schools and monasteries,and encouraged buildings using the technology of Roman Structures. With the rise of Christianity, more and more churches were built. 1,587 churches were built between 1000 and 1100 AD. The churches of the time had typical features such as semicircular arches and vaults, basilica plans with the addition of a side chapel and well as monasteries attached to them. There were additions of multiple aisles to accommodate larger gatherings as well as better lighting. Choirs were more prominent at this time as well. Roofs were constructed of masonry instead of wood and walls were painted rich colors and rich tapestries were hung from them. The use of ornamentation in the churches included stone carvings and depictions of stories than could teach illiterate people the ways of the Christian faith. The lower class homes of the time were primitive compared to the elegant churches. They were made of wood and mug and twigs. The nobility of the period lived in large castles of stone. They were drafty and dark with a center fire in the great hall.
Classic Examples
Fontenay Abby, Burgundy, France.
Pisa Baptistery, Pisa, Italy
Cluny Abby, Burgundy, France
Current Applications
Modern Castle, Dallas, Texas.
Peer Review
Micah: She went into some great detail about the churches and homes of the time and her pictures were great examples.
Allysia: I liked how her blog was short and concise but still did a good of summing up the period.
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