#romansque

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Architectural details of the Basilica of Santa Maria Del Popolo | Rome, Italy

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Church of San Michele, Murato, Corsica, France, XII century VS Snøhetta, Le Monde Group Headquarters, Paris, France, 2014-2020

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Another fantastic capital from the exterior of San Juan Rabanera

Location: Soria, Spain

c. 12th century

I like the highly stylized fruit above these guys.

Photo taken December 23, 2012 by Caroline Quintanar

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Discussion of the day: Romanesque Painting

Why do we like it? Style? Symbolism? Color Palette?

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:『Hindi ko napansin, masyado pala akong Romansque.』

Kaya sa isang Romantic na paraan, sasabihin ko 'to.

MAMATAY KA NA.

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Amigos del Románico Conference

Recently I attended the Amigos del Románico conference that was held in Madrid, Spain on November 26th. I was able to attend three very interesting and diverse talks.

The first talk was presented by Dr. Fernando Labad Sasiaín, called Inicio del Crucifijo (Beginning of the Cruficix). Dr. Labad Sasiaín produced an amazing timeline tracing the first appearences of the crucifix as a significant icon in Christianity.

The cross did not appear as a symbol of Christianity until the third century and while the cross was used the Chi Rho was far more popular and present in Christian iconography. The crucifix did not appear until fifth century and even then it wasn't very prominent. Dr. Labad Sasiaín provided several interesting examples showing the uses and time periods of use. He used this base information to illustrate the different styles that appear during the Romanesque period. He also illustrated the differences in Christ's portrayal in Byzantine art and Carolingian art.

The next presenter was Carmen Leal, who's topic was Ireland and Its Monasteries in the Golden Age. Although I found some of her information interesting, the talk consisted more of sharing the stories and history that was related with various sites. She shared stories connected to the high towers or Cloitech and some of their speculated functions.

The last speaker was Dr. Milagros Guardia, who is a professor of Medieval Art History at the University of Barcelona. Her talk focused on the release of her new book San Baudelio de Berlanga, una encrucijada. Her tracing of Romanesque wall paintings, styles and possible artists was fascinating. I was literally intranced with everything she was sharing. Her reconstructions and conclusions were very interesting and throught provoking. She connect various paintings based on their iconography and style, which provides a strong argument supporting her idea that there was a school of artists or a particular artist that was commissioned to do the paintings. I am hoping to get this book in my Christmas stocking this year! Although I visited Soria earlier this year, I will have to visit again so I can see this little church and share the experience Dr. Guardia has shared with us in her book.