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- Romanesque
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- TermRomanesque
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- Long DescriptionThe dominant style of Western Europe in the 11th and 12th centuries. It is associated especially with the expansion of monasticism and the building of large stone churches, and is characterized by massive masonry, round-headed arches and vaulting inspired by ancient Roman precedent, and by the use of stylized ornament. In England it is commonly known as Norman.
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Last updated: Thursday, 11th April 2013