Book of Norman EnglandUsing archaeological, topographical and architectural evidence, this book covers the entire story of Norman England in an accessible way. It describes the impact of the Norman Conquest on England and looks at the castles, monasteries and churches and their effect on the landscape. |
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Page 18
Along with the newly reformed Church came a new architectural style , derived from Italy , Burgundy and Germany , and by the 1050s new abbey churches were under construction at Mont - St - Michel , Rouen , Jumièges and Caen ...
Along with the newly reformed Church came a new architectural style , derived from Italy , Burgundy and Germany , and by the 1050s new abbey churches were under construction at Mont - St - Michel , Rouen , Jumièges and Caen ...
Page 32
Canterbury and Winchester had a long tradition of illuminated manuscripts which in turn influenced the style of post - Conquest sculpture . Anglo - Saxon manuscripts were much admired on the Continent for their vibrant colours and ...
Canterbury and Winchester had a long tradition of illuminated manuscripts which in turn influenced the style of post - Conquest sculpture . Anglo - Saxon manuscripts were much admired on the Continent for their vibrant colours and ...
Page 107
One of the chief advantages of the new Romanesque over previous building styles was the introduction of larger vaulting spans which enabled the ... After it had been introduced to England the Romanesque style did not remain static .
One of the chief advantages of the new Romanesque over previous building styles was the introduction of larger vaulting spans which enabled the ... After it had been introduced to England the Romanesque style did not remain static .
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Bibliographic information
| Title | Book of Norman England English Heritage |
| Author | Trevor Rowley |
| Contributor | English Heritage |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | B.T. Batsford, 1997 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | 13 Jun 2008 |
| ISBN | 0713480661, 9780713480665 |
| Length | 144 pages |
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