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The main characteristics of

Romanesque art:

 simple compositions and very linear, elongated designs
 There is very little sign of figurative imagery or any effort towards naturalistic depiction.
 characteristics were meant to inspire the viewer to devout, religiously inspired awe and fear of the Creator and of course, of His representation here on earth in the body of the Holy Church
 religious devotion- scenes of hellish creatures and tormented bodies abound
 Romanesque art was seen as crude in most later periods
 important revival of monumental forms, notably sculpture and fresco painting,
 It was expressed in terms of a direct and naive observation of certain details drawn from daily life and a heightened emphasis on emotion and fantasy

Gothic

 Gothic art told a narrative story through pictures, both Christian and secular.
 style that is more somber, dark and emotional than in the previous......

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