Asked by Belamy Counou on Apr 24, 2024

What is absent from Cistercian churches such as Notre-Dame at Fontenay?

A) Stone masonry
B) Sculptural decoration
C) Windows
D) Groin vaults

Cistercian Churches

Churches built in the style associated with the Cistercian Order, characterized by simplicity, austerity, and a focus on light.

Sculptural Decoration

An embellishment or adornment of a building or object with sculpture, adding artistic elements and details through three-dimensional forms.

Notre-Dame At Fontenay

Refers to the Cistercian Abbey of Notre-Dame at Fontenay in Burgundy, France, a prime example of Romanesque monastic architecture from the 12th century.

  • Comprehend the function of monastic orders, particularly the Cluniac and Cistercian, in spreading the Romanesque style.