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Taylor Nimmo
on Dec 18, 2024
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As a reference to the mission Christ gave to the apostles, what figures are depicted in the lintel and tympanum compartments at Vézelay?
A) Female martyr saints
B) Roman soldiers
C) The world's heathens
D) Elders of the Apocalypse
Lintel
A horizontal beam used to span an opening.
Tympanum
The semi-circular or triangular decorative wall surface over an entrance, bounded by a lintel and arch, often containing sculptures or frescoes.
Vézelay
A historic village in France, known for the Basilica of Sainte-Marie-Madeleine, a masterpiece of Romanesque architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Appreciate the historical context influencing Romanesque art and architecture, including religious, social, and cultural aspects.
- Understand the significance of monumental sculpture in Romanesque art as a vehicle for education and artistic expression.
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Learning Objectives
- Appreciate the historical context influencing Romanesque art and architecture, including religious, social, and cultural aspects.
- Understand the significance of monumental sculpture in Romanesque art as a vehicle for education and artistic expression.
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