1. Romanesque Architecture - Regional Comparison
After the collapse of the Roman Empire, nearly all architectural development came to an end in Europe. ... Subsequent to Byzantine came Carolingian architecture in the 9th and 10th centuries. This finally brings us to the time period of Romanesque Architecture, 11th and 12th centuries, where we find the Basilica of San Marco in Venice, Italy, and the Durham Cathedral in Durham, England. ... This brought rise to a Gothic style of Architecture in later centuries. Both the Basilica of San Marco and the Durham Cathedral show signature qualities of Romanesque architecture. ...
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