Medieval Architecture
Styles of architecture
The Chronicles of Nadine takes place in medieval times and as I make references to monasteries and castles. While the dragon whisperers tend to live in caves, the architecture of the Northern Kingdom follower medieval architecture styles.
Medieval architecture features Romanesque, French style and Gothic styles. In this page there are examples of surviving castles and monasteries for fans to get a better understanding of the types of world that the characters live in.
ROMANESQUE architecture is an architectural style of medieval Europe characterized by semi-circular arches or windows, doors, and arcades.
FRENCH GOTHIC architecture is a style of architecture prevalent in France from 1140 until about 1500, which largely divided into four styles, Early Gothic, High Gothic, Rayonnant, Late Gothic or Flamboyant style.
The main characteristics in buildings from French Gothic are the sense of verticality to enhance the connection with God, the Latin cross layout for the plan, open and illuminated interiors with plenty of windows and stained glass.
NEOCLASSICAL architecture is characterized by grandeur of scale, simplicity of geometric forms, Greek—especially Doric — or Roman detail, dramatic use of columns, and a preference for blank walls.
CAROLINGIAN architecture is the style of north European Pre-Romanesque architecture belonging to the period of the Carolingian Renaissance of the late 8th and 9th centuries, when the Carolingian dynasty dominated west European politics.
Saint Michael's Mount
Saint Michael’s Mount is a tidal island and mainland commune in Normandy, France.
Style: Romanesque architecture
Romanesque architecture is an architectural style of medieval Europe characterized by semi-circular arches.
Established: 708 CE
The first priory on the Mount was established in 1135 by Bernard of Le Bec.
Cluny Abbey
It is a former Benedictine monastery in Cluny, Saône-et-Loire, France, dedicated to Saint Peter.
Style: Romanesque architecture
Established: 910
Founded by Duke William I of Aquitaine.
The abbey was constructed in the Romanesque architectural style, with three churches built in succession from the 4th to the early 12th centuries. The earliest basilica was the world’s largest church until the St. Peter’s Basilica construction began in Rome.
The Monastery of Great Lavra
The first monastery built on Mount Athos in Greece.
Style: Neoclassical architecture
Established: AD 963
Founded by: Athanasius the Athonite
The architectural style of the temple is characterized by the two large areas of the chorus and the prayer. This style was then consecrated and was copied by the other monasteries. The frescoes were made in 1535 by the great painter Theophanis.
