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San Francesco, Terni
The church of San Francesco is a late-Romanesque architecture, Romanesque and early-Gothic architecture, Gothic-style, Roman Catholic church and convent in the town of Terni, region of Umbria, in Italy. History A church at the site was originally begun in the 13th century, with a simple single nave and transept as typical of Franciscan order churches. The church was completed in 1445. The design was once attributed to a friar, frà Filippo da Campello. In the 14th century, the Paradisi chapel was built, which was decorated with frescoes by Bartolomeo di Tommaso of Foligno. The frescoes depict ''The Last Judgement'' with scenes of Paradise, Hell, and the seven major sins. The bell tower was built in the 16th century and is decorated with majolica tiles. Also in the church is an altarpiece depicting the ''Adoration of the Magi'' by Cesare Sermei, and frescoes of the ''Story of the True Cross'' (1575) by Sebastiano Flori of Arezzo, a pupil of Giorgio Vasari. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Romanesque Architecture
Romanesque architecture is an architectural style of medieval Europe characterized by semi-circular arches. There is no consensus for the beginning date of the Romanesque style, with proposals ranging from the 6th to the 11th century, this later date being the most commonly held. In the 12th century it developed into the Gothic style, marked by pointed arches. Examples of Romanesque architecture can be found across the continent, making it the first pan-European architectural style since Imperial Roman architecture. The Romanesque style in England and Sicily is traditionally referred to as Norman architecture. Combining features of ancient Roman and Byzantine buildings and other local traditions, Romanesque architecture is known by its massive quality, thick walls, round arches, sturdy pillars, barrel vaults, large towers and decorative arcading. Each building has clearly defined forms, frequently of very regular, symmetrical plan; the overall appearance is one of simplic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
