VIS 20 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Saint Faith, Ancient Roman Architecture, Transept
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Background: rise in population, probably had to do with farming advancement, coins being minted, more trade and travel. Idea of visiting relics (pilgrimage) becomes a widespread phenomenon: one of the most popular became the relics of saint james in spain. Romanesque" was originally used as derogatory by historians. Reliquary of sainte foy (saint faith), ca. Last judgment, by gislebertus, tympanum saint-lazare, autun, ca. 2: stuffing people in a furnace, sexuality of women is emphasized, saved side, people look innocent and child like, pilgrims shown among the saved. Involved giving the church money and listening to church officials because they held the key to salvation. William the conqueror"s conquest of england: william"s half-brother had a house in rome. Inspired by the column of trajan: meant to flatter william and connect him to the emperor of rome. Terms: relics, remains of a saint that were kept in churches and attractions for pilgrimage.
