Rugged, muscular and opulent, the Romanesque Revival style was perfectly suited to the power and might of Victorian robber barons, captains of industry, and grand money makers. It was a highly ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract AbstractThis article focuses on the problem of using terms that define isolated elements in classical architecture to describe the continuous ...

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. Rooted in the pre-Gothic architecture of medieval Europe, ...

Much of New Orleans culture derives from outside influences imported by newcomers, whose traditions and tastes gradually syncretized locally into something distinct. The city has returned the favor, ...

One of the most influential styles of architecture found in St. Louis is probably the one least understood by the general public. The Romanesque Revival style has given us some of the most beautiful ...

People and wealth moved along the pilgrimage routes of Europe, sparking the building of Romanesque churches to welcome travelers and house holy relics. The eight-sided bell tower of the Basilica of ...