Classical elements in Middle Age cathedrals
Ravenna, San Vitale Cathedral, 6th century A.D.
Ravenna, San Vitale Cathedral, 6th century A.D.
Photo by prof. Massimiliano La Pusata
Photo by prof. Massimiliano La Pusata
Persistency of
Corinthian columns
new elements: pulvin (sort of second capitol above the Corinthian one)
San Martino Cathedral, Lucca. 12th century.
San Martino Cathedral, Lucca. 12th century.
Photo by Jacopo Ciacchini, 3 AT
Photo by Jacopo Ciacchini, 3 AT
Persistency of
- Corinthian capital (note that the colums is not fluted as in Corinthian order should be)
Romanesque Pieve of santa Maria Cascina, 12-13th century, Cascina.
Romanesque Pieve of santa Maria Cascina, 12-13th century, Cascina.
Photo by Virginia Massei, 3AT
Photo by Virginia Massei, 3AT
Reuse of Roman columns, mixed with medioeval columns.
Corinthian capitals
Central nave without cross vaults (due to the use of ancient columns instead of pillars, as usual in Romanesque)
Romanesque Church of San Paolo a Ripa d'Arno, Pisa, XII century
Romanesque Church of San Paolo a Ripa d'Arno, Pisa, XII century
Photo by Tommaso Desideri, 3AT
Photo by Tommaso Desideri, 3AT
Reuse of Roman columns, mixed with medioeval columns. Note that columns are different.
Corinthian capitals.
Central nave without cross vaults (due to the use of ancient columns instead of pillars, as usual in Romanesque)