Romanesque: meaning, definitions and examples
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romanesque
[ rəʊˈmænɛsk ]
architecture
Relating to or denoting a style of architecture that was prevalent in Western Europe in the 11th and 12th centuries, characterized by round arches and a heavy, solid appearance.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The Romanesque cathedral featured thick walls and round arches.
- The Romanesque style of architecture was popular in the Middle Ages.
art
Relating to or denoting a style of art and architecture that developed in Europe in the 11th century, characterized by a revival of Roman forms, such as the use of arches and columns.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The Romanesque paintings in the church depicted biblical scenes.
- The Romanesque sculptures were highly detailed and ornate.
Translations
Translations of the word "romanesque" in other languages:
🇵🇹 românico
🇮🇳 रोमांस शैली
🇩🇪 romanisch
🇮🇩 romanis
🇺🇦 романський
🇵🇱 romański
🇯🇵 ロマン様式
🇫🇷 roman
🇪🇸 románico
🇹🇷 romanesk
🇰🇷 로마네스크
🇸🇦 رومانسي
🇨🇿 románský
🇸🇰 románsky
🇨🇳 罗曼式
🇸🇮 romanski
🇮🇸 rómantískur
🇰🇿 романдық
🇬🇪 რომანული
🇦🇿 romantik
🇲🇽 románico
Etymology
The term 'Romanesque' originated in the 19th century to describe the architectural style that borrowed elements from Roman architecture. The Romanesque style emerged in Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire and lasted until the Gothic style became predominant. It is characterized by its use of round arches, thick walls, and a sense of solidity and massiveness. The term has since been extended to include art and other cultural aspects of the period.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #37,805, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.