Lesson Plan
Course Title: Periods of Architectural History
Session Title: Romanesque Period
Lesson Duration: 90 minutes
Performance Objective: Upon completion of this assignment, the student will be able to
recognize key architectural elements and examples of Romanesque architecture.
Specific Objectives:
• Outline the background affecting the period.
• Isolate elements associated with Romanesque architecture.
• Identify famous Romanesque buildings.
• Recognize key terms from Romanesque architecture.
Preparation
TEKS Correlations:
This lesson, as published, correlates to the following TEKS. Any changes/alterations to the
activities may result in the elimination of any or all of the TEKS listed.
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130.47 (a)(b)
complete general requirements and demonstrate knowledge and skills specific to those
needed to enter a career in architecture and construction;
130.47 (c)
demonstrate knowledge and skills of advanced architectural design principles;
130.47 (10)(a)(b)(c)
demonstrate knowledge in comparing/contrasting different architectural styles, describing
general characteristics of architecture from a variety of cultures and in
comparing/contrasting career and vocational opportunities.
Interdisciplinary Correlations: This lesson, as published, correlates to the following TEKS.
Any changes/alterations to the activities may result in the elimination of any or all of the TEKS
listed.
110.31 (a)(1)
· demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing, researching, listening, speaking and oral/written
conventions
110.31 (b)(1)(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)
· demonstrate knowledge of vocabulary, technical academic English derived from Latin/Greek
roots, determining denotative/connotative meanings of words, analogies, understanding of
frequently used foreign words and use of an electronic or printed dictionary, glossary or
thesaurus.
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Instructor/Trainer
References:
1. Architecture Religieuse en Occident http://architecture.relig.free.fr/accueil.htm
2. Mediterranean Studies Association http://www.mediterraneanstudies.org/
3. Trachtenberg, M. and Hyman, I. (1986). Architecture: From prehistory to post-modernism.
Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall.
4. University of Minnesota http://arthist.cla.umn.edu/ 5. www.thais.it
Instructional Aids:
1. Romanesque Architecture PowerPoint Presentation
2. Romanesque Architecture PowerPoint Presentation – Slides
3. Romanesque Architecture PowerPoint Presentation – Handouts
4. Romanesque Architecture PowerPoint Presentation – Notes Pages
5. Romanesque Architecture Review Worksheet
6. Romanesque Architecture Review Worksheet Key
7. Romanesque Architecture Crossword Puzzle
8. Romanesque Architecture Crossword Puzzle Key
9. Romanesque Architecture Vocabulary Exam
10. Romanesque Architecture Vocabulary Exam Key
11. Romanesque Architecture Recognition Exam
12. Romanesque Architecture Recognition Exam PowerPoint
13. Romanesque Architecture Recognition Exam Key
Materials Needed: None
Equipment Needed: Computer and projection system for PowerPoint Presentation and
Recognition Exam.
Learner
The student should look through magazines, books, or Internet sites and bring a picture of
building they find that has interesting architectural elements.
Introduction
Introduction (LSI Quadrant I):
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SAY: I need a couple of volunteers.
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ASK: (Of the volunteers) Please identify the building you choose and what architectural
elements you found interesting.
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ASK: Would it surprise you to know what many of the architectural elements that are used
today stem from ancient times? •
SAY: During our time together today, we will learn architectural elements from the
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Romanesque civilization and see how they have survived the test of time.
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Outline
Outline (LSI Quadrant II):
Instructor Notes:
I. Background
II. Early
A. Isolate elements associated with Romanesque
architecture.
B. Identify famous Romanesque buildings.
III. High
A. Isolate elements associated with Romanesque
architecture.
B. Identify famous Romanesque buildings.
IV. Regional
A. Isolate elements associated with Romanesque
architecture.
B. Identify famous Romanesque buildings.
V. Late
A. Isolate elements associated with Romanesque
architecture.
B. Identify famous Romanesque buildings.
III. Review key terms from Romanesque architecture.
PPT Slides 1 - 4
PPT Slides 5 - 10
PPT Slides 11 – 17
PPT Slides 18 – 25
PPT Slides 26 – 31
PPT Slides 32
Application
Guided Practice (LSI Quadrant III):
• Distribute Review Worksheet
• Facilitate class discussion and allow students to complete the worksheet.
Independent Practice (LSI Quadrant III):
1. Students work in pairs to complete the Romanesque Architecture cross word puzzle.
2. Set a timer for 10 minutes.
3. After time expires,
a. Ask students to switch puzzles with another team
b. Review answers
c. Reward groups who got all items correct.
Summary
Review (LSI Quadrants I and IV):
Answer any questions the students may have from the cross word puzzle. Divide students back
into pairs. Ask students to come up with additional questions for the puzzle. Allow teams to
increase their grade by 10 points, awarding one point for each quality question and answer.
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Evaluation
Informal Assessment (LSI Quadrant III):
Monitor student progress during summary activity and provide independent re-teach/re-direction
as needed.
Formal Assessment (LSI Quadrant III, IV):
Use Romanesque Architecture Recognition Exam, PowerPoint and Key.
Use Romanesque Architecture Vocabulary Exam and Key.
Extension
Extension/Enrichment (LSI Quadrant IV):
Assemble and complete another rendition of the Romanesque Collision Energy Management
cross word puzzle with new questions the students provided.
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Romanesque Architecture
Review Worksheet
1.
calotte
2.
cell
3.
chancel
4.
chevet
5.
cloister vault
6.
crocket
7.
crossing
8.
dwarf gallery
9.
fuller
10.
gallery
11.
groin
12.
lancet window
13.
oculus
14.
pinnacle
15.
responds
16.
saucer dome
17.
skeleton construction
18.
string course
19.
tracery
20.
tribune
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21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
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26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
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32.
33.
34.
35.
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37.
38.
39.
40.
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Romanesque Architecture
Review Worksheet Key
1.
calotte
Semi-circular dome with no drum
2.
cell
One of the compartments of a groin or rib vault.
3.
chancel
Part of the east end of a church in which the main altar is
placed
4.
chevet
French term for the east end of a church, consisting of apse
and ambulatory
5.
cloister vault
Dome rising direct on a square or polygonal base
6.
crocket
Decorative feature carved in various leaf shapes and
projecting at regular intervals from the angle of spires
7.
crossing
Space at the intersection of the nave, chancel, and
transcepts of a church
8.
dwarf gallery
Wall-passage with small arcarding on the outside of a
building.
9.
fuller
Geodesic dome
10.
gallery
Upper storey over an aisle, opening on to the nave
11.
groin
Sharp edge formed by the intersection of vaulting surfaces
12.
lancet window
Slender pointed-arched window
13.
oculus
Circular opening in a wall or at the apex of a dome
14.
pinnacle
Small turret-like termination crowning spires
15.
responds
Half-pier bonded into a wall and carrying one end of an
arcade
16.
saucer dome
Segmental dome with no drum
17.
skeleton construction
Method of construction consisting of a framework and an
outer covering which takes no load
18.
string course
Continuous horizontal band set in the surface of an exterior
wall or projecting from it
19.
tracery
Ornamental intersecting work in the upper parts of a
window, screen, or panel
20.
tribune
Raised platform
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21.
Minsert Cathedral
22.
Church of St. Getrude, Nivelles
23.
St. Michael’s at Hildesheim
24.
Abbey Church of Cluny
25.
Saine Etienne, Nevers
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26.
Saint Serin, Tolouse
27.
Third Abbey Church, St Pierre at Cluny
28.
Norman Cathedrals of Cefalu
29.
Norman Cathedrals of Monreale
30.
Saint Maria Maggiore, Lomello
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31.
Saint Ambrogio, Milan
32.
Church of Saint Michele, Pavia
33.
Baptistery of Saint Giovanni
34.
Church of Saint Miniato al Monte
35.
Pisa Cathedral
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36.
Speyer Cathedral
37.
Saint Entienne, Caen
38.
Durham Cathedral
39.
Ely Cathedral
40.
Gloucester Cathedral
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Romanesque Architecture: Vocabulary Exam
Student Name: ____________________________
Date: __________________
Directions: For each vocabulary word presented, select the best definition. Place the identifying
letter of the definition in the blank space provided. Note that each answer may be used only
once. You will receive fifteen (5) points for each correct response.
____ 1. calotte
A. Circular opening in a wall or at the apex of a dome
____ 2. cell
B. Continuous horizontal band set in the surface of an exterior
wall or projecting from it
____ 3. chancel
C. Decorative feature carved in various leaf shapes and
projecting at regular intervals from the angle of spires
____ 4. chevet
D. Dome rising direct on a square or polygonal base
____ 5. cloister vault
E. French term for the east end of a church, consisting of apse
and ambulatory
____ 6. crocket
F. Geodesic dome
____ 7. crossing
G. Half-pier bonded into a wall and carrying one end of an
arcade
____ 8. dwarf gallery
H. Method of construction consisting of a framework and an
outer covering which takes no load
____ 9. fuller
I. One of the compartments of a groin or rib vault.
____ 10. gallery
J. Ornamental intersecting work in the upper parts of a window,
screen, or panel
____ 11. groin
K. Part of the east end of a church in which the main altar is
placed
____ 12. lancet window L. Raised platform
____ 13. oculus
M. Segmental dome with no drum
____ 14. pinnacle
N. Semi-circular dome with no drum
____ 15. responds
O. Sharp edge formed by the intersection of vaulting surfaces
____ 16. saucer dome P. Slender pointed-arched window
____ 17. skeleton
Q. Small turret-like termination crowning spires construction
____ 18. string course R. Space at the intersection of the nave, chancel, and transepts
of a church
____ 19. tracery
S. Upper storey over an aisle, opening on to the nave
_____ 20. tribune
T. Wall-passage with small arcading on the outside of a building.
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Romanesque Architecture: Vocabulary Exam Key
Student Name: ____________________________
Date: __________________
Directions: For each vocabulary word presented, select the best definition. Place the identifying
letter of the definition in the blank space provided. Note that each answer may be used only
once. You will receive fifteen (5) points for each correct response.
__N_ 1. calotte
A. Circular opening in a wall or at the apex of a dome
__I_ 2. cell
B. Continuous horizontal band set in the surface of an exterior
wall or projecting from it
__K_ 3. chancel
C. Decorative feature carved in various leaf shapes and
projecting at regular intervals from the angle of spires
__E_ 4. chevet
D. Dome rising direct on a square or polygonal base
__D_ 5. cloister vault
E. French term for the east end of a church, consisting of apse
and ambulatory
__C_ 6. crocket
F. Geodesic dome
__R_ 7. crossing
G. Half-pier bonded into a wall and carrying one end of an
arcade
__T_ 8. dwarf gallery
H. Method of construction consisting of a framework and an
outer covering which takes no load
__F_ 9. fuller
I. One of the compartments of a groin or rib vault.
__S_ 10. gallery
J. Ornamental intersecting work in the upper parts of a
window, screen, or panel
__O_ 11. groin
K. Part of the east end of a church in which the main altar is
placed
__P_ 12. lancet window L. Raised platform
__A_ 13. oculus
M. Segmental dome with no drum
__Q_ 14. pinnacle
N. Semi-circular dome with no drum
__G_ 15. responds
O. Sharp edge formed by the intersection of vaulting surfaces
__M_ 16. saucer dome
P. Slender pointed-arched window
__H_ 17. skeleton
Q. Small turret-like termination crowning spires construction
__B_ 18. string course
R. Space at the intersection of the nave, chancel, and
transepts of a church
__J_ 19. tracery
S. Upper storey over an aisle, opening on to the nave
___L_ 20. Tribune
T. Wall-passage with small arcading on the outside of a building.
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Romanesque Architecture: Building Recognition Exam
Student Name: ____________________________ Date: __________________
Directions: For each picture presented, select the name of the building. Place the
identifying letter of the building in the blank space provided. Note that each answer may
be used only once. You will receive fifteen (5) points for each correct response.
____ Item 1
A. Abbey Church of Cluny
____ Item 2
B. Baptistery of Saint Giovanni
____ Item 3
C. Church of Saint Michele, Pavia
____ Item 4
D. Church of Saint Miniato al Monte
____ Item 5
E. Church of St. Gertrude, Nivelles
____ Item 6
F. Durham Cathedral
____ Item 7
G. Ely Cathedral
____ Item 8
H. Gloucester Cathedral
____ Item 9
I. Minsert Cathedral
____ Item 10
J. Norman Cathedrals of Cefalu
____ Item 11
K. Norman Cathedrals of Monreale
____ Item 12
L. Pisa Cathedral
____ Item 13
M. Saint Etienne, Nevers
____ Item 14
N. Saint Ambrogio, Milan
____ Item 15
O. Saint Entienne, Caen
____ Item 16
P. Saint Maria Maggiore, Lomello
____ Item 17
Q. Saint Serin, Tolouse
____ Item 18
R. Speyer Cathedral
____ Item 19
S. St. Michael’s at Hildesheim
____ Item 20
T. Third Abbey Church, St Pierre at Cluny
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Romanesque Architecture: Building Recognition Exam Key
Student Name: ____________________________ Date: __________________
Directions: For each picture presented, select the name of the building. Place the
identifying letter of the building in the blank space provided. Note that each answer may
be used only once. You will receive fifteen (5) points for each correct response.
___I__ Item 1
A. Abbey Church of Cluny
__E__ Item 2
B. Baptistery of Saint Giovanni
__S__ Item 3
C. Church of Saint Michele, Pavia
__A__ Item 4
D. Church of Saint Miniato al Monte
__M__ Item 5
E. Church of St. Gertrude, Nivelles
__Q__ Item 6
F. Durham Cathedral
__T__ Item 7
G. Ely Cathedral
__J__ Item 8
H. Gloucester Cathedral
__K__ Item 9
I. Minsert Cathedral
__P__ Item 10
J. Norman Cathedrals of Cefalu
__N__ Item 11
K. Norman Cathedrals of Monreale
__C__ Item 12
L. Pisa Cathedral
__B__ Item 13
M. Saint Etienne, Nevers
__D__ Item 14
N. Saint Ambrogio, Milan
__L__ Item 15
O. Saint Entienne, Caen
__R__ Item 16
P. Saint Maria Maggiore, Lomello
__O__ Item 17
Q. Saint Serin, Tolouse
__F__ Item 18
R. Speyer Cathedral
__G__ Item 19
S. St. Michael’s at Hildesheim
__H__ Item 20
T. Third Abbey Church, St Pierre at Cluny
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Romanesque Architecture Crossword
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2 half-piers bonded into a wall and
carrying one end of an arcade
9 geodesic dome
10 St. _____, Caen
12 Church of St. ______, Nivelles
13 St. Michael's at _____
14 Third Abbey Church, St. Pierre at ____
15 St. Maria _____, Lomello
17 semi-circular dome with no drum
18 space at the intersection of the nave,
chance, and transepts of a church
19 St. Etieene, _____
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St. _____, Tolouse
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St. Ambrogio, Milan
Church of St. Miniato at ____
vault dome rising direct on a square or
polygonal base
sharp edge formed by the intersection of
valuing surfaces
course continuous horizontal band set
in the surface of an exterior wall or
projecting from it
part of the east end of a church in which
the main altar is placed
circular opening in a wall or at the apex
of a dome
Romanesque Architecture Crossword
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