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Norman architecture

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Norman Architecture with Marc Morris

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BeFront - The Essence of Norman's Architecture

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Norman Foster documentary shows the man behind architecture

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Norman Foster presents his sketches for the UNECE Regional Action Plan 2030 on housing

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Norman Foster Interview: Advice to the Young

The term Norman architecture is used to categorise styles of Romanesque architecture developed by the Normans in the various lands under their dominion or influence in the 11th and 12th centuries. In particular the term is traditionally used for English Romanesque architecture. The Normans introduced large numbers of castles and fortifications including Norman keeps, and at the same time monasteries, abbeys, churches and cathedrals, in a style characterised by the usual Romanesque rounded arches and especially massive proportions compared to other regional variations of the style.
  • Origins 

  • Norman arch 

  • Normandy 

  • England 

  • Scotland 

  • Ireland 

  • Italy 

  • Transitional style 

  • Neo-Norman