Gothic/Romanesque Questions
1. What is the difference between the arches used in Romanesque and Gothic
cathedrals?
2. Flying Buttresses were an improvement over the earlier Romanesque buttresses.
What benefits did using Flying Buttresses give builders of Gothic cathedrals?
3. Why would frescoes be an important part of Romanesque architecture, but rarely
used in Gothic architecture?
4. What is the difference between Rose stained glass windows used in Gothic
cathedrals compared to the stained glass windows used in Romanesque
cathedrals?
5. Which type of cathedral (Romanesque or Gothic) would best be suited to use as a
fortress if one were attacked? Explain your answer.
6. Which one of these countries: England, France, Germany, or Italy is most
associated with the Gothic architectural style?
7. What type of architectural style (Romanesque or Gothic) is the barrel vault and
ribbed vault associated with?