How did the Feudal System achieve political and social stability in Medieval Europe?
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-Feudalism is a system in which services were given in exchange for land
-Advantages: Brought stability, organized system of protection, and helped the king maintain a stable balance.
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How does the façade of S. Miniato in Florence demonstrate continuity with the classical past?
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-it continues the use of marble veneers in geometric patterns combined with arch and column motifs familiar from the classical past
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St. Sernin, Toulouse, St. James, Compostela, and St. Foy, Conques are all churches on the Pilgrimage Road. Name at least three characteristics these churches have in common.
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-all examples of pilgrimage churches
-the nave were covered by a cut-stone barrel vault
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What was the purpose of the tympanum in Romanesque architecture?
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it is a semi circular panel created under the arch of a doorway
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How does the shape of the tympanum reflect back to Roman Architecture?
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roman architecture often contains a lot of carvings and sculptures
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How did Medieval and Romanesque architecture act as visual bibles for congregants as illustrated in tympanum and column capitals? Provide specific example.
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EX: the tympanum in st. foy is a sculpture of the Last Judgement, including the visions of Heaven and Hell.
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