French Romanesque incorporates a classical style with medieval and Roman influence. Gothic sculptures although beautiful portrayed a decline in the traditional style, yet still included some Roman influence such as draped robes on sculptures. I favored French Romanesque style with emphasis given to Gislebertus’ Last Judgment. The Last Judgment sculpture depicts both aspects of the religious culture: heaven, hell, good, and evil. The statue possesses intricate detail of the human figure as well as angels and demons balancing out the souls who pass on to heaven and those who will be damned. There were not any sculptures that I disliked as each era possessed, characteristics that are appealing. Sculptures and artwork is an ability that few possess. I feel that French Romanesque artwork and sculpture better communicated, culture and religion. In the Gothic sculptures such as that of the Old Testament King and Queen lamb statues at the Royal Portal of the Chartres Cathedral have less detail. Although the statues portray facial expression, and incorporate Roman styled draped clothing, they in my perspective, do not hold as much character as French Romanesque art.
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Do you think French Gothic cathedrals are a logical development from Romanesque churches? How do you react to the tall interior spaces of Gothic? Do you find the stained glass windows effective and producing magical religious
Do you think French Gothic cathedrals are a logical development from Romanesque churches? How do you react to the tall interior spaces of Gothic? Do you find the stained glass windows effective and producing magical religious