What is the characteristics of Romanesque medieval artworks?

What is the characteristics of Romanesque medieval artworks?
Combining features of Roman and Byzantine buildings and other local traditions, Romanesque architecture exhibits massive quality, thick walls, round arches , sturdy piers , groin vaults , large towers, and symmetrical plans. The art of the period was characterized by a vigorous style in both painting and sculpture.
What is early medieval art?
Early medieval art exists in many media. The works that remain in large numbers include sculpture, illuminated manuscripts, stained glass, metalwork, and mosaics, all of which have had a higher survival rate than fresco wall-paintings and works in precious metals or textiles such as tapestries.
What period is Romanesque art?
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Romanesque art is the art of Europe from approximately 1000 AD to the rise of the Gothic style in the 12th century, or later depending on region. The preceding period is known as the Pre-Romanesque period.

Create a compare and contrast chart. Yes, another chart! 🙂
go to the Metropolitan Museum of Art…..No, not visit…go to their website: www.metmuseum.org
look at the Medieval and Romanesque exhibition.

Pick 3 of each. It can be a painting, a sculpture, clothing, jewelry, tapestry or furniture. There are lots to choose from.
For ex, if you choose 3 of clothing, then it needs to be compared to the other ones clothing. SO, whatever you pic for Medieval, it has to compare to the same type of items.

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