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What are five characteristics of Romanesque architecture?

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What are five characteristics of Romanesque architecture?
The five characteristics of Romanesque architecture are large round arches, small windows, large stonework, thick structure and the inclusion of biblical sculptures and artwork. You can shop a collection of Romanesque-inspired pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Philip & Kelvin Laverne Romanesque Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Philip and Kelvin Laverne Romanesque Table Acid etched Bronze and Pewter Expressive leg structure
Category

Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Romanesque Antique Carved Stone Head
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Engaging Romanesque Antique Carved Stone Head, intriguing linear incised hair, tightly curled beard
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

LaVerne Bronze Romanesque Coffee Table
Located in East Hampton, NY
Phillip and Kelvin LaVerne bronze and pewter rectangular top coffee table with rounded edges, etched decoration of Roman figures, signature on lower right corner of table and origina...
Category

Vintage 1960s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century Romanesque Glass Vase
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Impressive Romanesque Style Glass Vase. Late 19th Century, Italy. Circa 1880.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Double Romanesque Capital, France, 13th Century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Double romanesque capital decorated with two fantastic animals France, 13th century Measures
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier French Medieval Architectural Elements

Materials

Stone

Romantic Romanesque handmade silhouette " Goddess " vase
By Liz Marsh
Located in Houston, TX
Perfectly imperfect hand built matte black ceramic silhouette " Goddess" vase. Hidden vase pocket for flowers should you choose to use as a vase , but equally sculptural as a decorat...
Category

2010s American Greco Roman Vases

Materials

Ceramic

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