French Architecture in General

Tells about basic architecture in France. Shows facts about style, and about materials.

1. French ArchitectureFrench Architecture
In generalIn general
By: Pink-ez 11By: Pink-ez 11

2. RomanesqueRomanesque
Used between 1000 and 1200 A.DUsed between 1000 and 1200 A.D
Descended from Roman and Brazilian Descended from Roman and Brazilian
architecture architecture
First major architecture style to come to First major architecture style to come to
FranceFrance
Has thick walls and small windowsHas thick walls and small windows
Mainly used groin vaults Mainly used groin vaults

3. GothicGothic
Used between 1150 and 1400 A.DUsed between 1150 and 1400 A.D
Originated in FranceOriginated in France
The first style that began in FranceThe first style that began in France
Has large windows and thin wallsHas large windows and thin walls
Opposite of Romanesque architectureOpposite of Romanesque architecture
Mainly used rib vaultingMainly used rib vaulting

4. MaterialsMaterials
Mainly used stone and stained glassMainly used stone and stained glass
Did not change in a huge wayDid not change in a huge way
Many less common materials (example: metal Many less common materials (example: metal
materials) were more expensive, so they could materials) were more expensive, so they could
not be bought or usednot be bought or used
Mainly used limestone for building Mainly used limestone for building
Dug out the stone by hand, normally in a forest Dug out the stone by hand, normally in a forest
nearby nearby

5. How the architecture changedHow the architecture changed
Went from big and bulky to smaller and Went from big and bulky to smaller and
thinnerthinner
Went from unwelcoming to welcomingWent from unwelcoming to welcoming
Went from closed to openWent from closed to open