Refers to actual buildings or structures from 11th-12th century Europe, not modern ones.

Historical Style

Illustrates buildings with heavy stone walls, rounded arches, and sturdy pillars.

Solid and Rounded

Romanesque shouldn't be confused with Gothic, which features pointed arches and flying buttresses.

Refers to modern works that mimic or are inspired by the romanesque style.

Used metaphorically in literature to invoke an antique or classic feeling.

Can refer to the ethos or characteristics of the period's style, beyond just the visual aspects.