Cistercian architecture

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf architectural style
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Cistercian_Order
gptkbp:characterizedBy simplicity
austerity
functionalism
gptkbp:emphasizes light
pointed arches
ribbed vaults
harmony
large windows
geometric forms
proportion
plain stone walls
unadorned capitals
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Cistercian architecture
gptkbp:influenced early Gothic architecture
medieval monastic architecture
church design in Europe
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:Gothic_architecture
gptkbp:notableDesigner gptkb:Bernard_of_Clairvaux
gptkbp:notableExample gptkb:Fountains_Abbey
gptkb:Fontenay_Abbey
gptkb:Abbey_of_Sénanque
Rievaulx Abbey
Abbey of Le Thoronet
gptkbp:originatedIn gptkb:France
12th century
gptkbp:prevention gptkb:sculpture
paintings
stained glass windows
superfluous ornamentation
gptkbp:purpose promote contemplation
reflect spiritual ideals
support monastic life
gptkbp:spreadTo gptkb:England
gptkb:Germany
gptkb:Italy
gptkb:Spain
gptkb:Eastern_Europe
gptkbp:usedFor gptkb:church
dormitories
cloisters
monasteries
refectories
chapter houses
lay brothers' quarters
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Abbey_of_Cîteaux
gptkb:Abbey_of_Noirlac
gptkb:Cistercians_of_the_Common_Observance
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6