More than a millenium before the birth of the European Union, a style of architecture and art spread across the continent. It was called Romanesque and it emerged almost simultaneously in Spain, France, Italy, and Germany with sufficient unity to be considered Europe’s first common international art style. “Origins of Romanesque: the Birth of Europe.” Curated by the Santa María la Real Foundation , it presents 26 iconic expressions of Romanesque beauty, explaining their social, political and cultural context. More than 100 guests attended the launch event in Madrid, featuring the president of the Foundation, José María Perez Peridis and the President of National Heritage as speakers.Camino de Santiago pilgrammage route. Fulda, Lorsch , St. Gallen and Bobbio arose in the 11th century and became beacons for the new style, as did Europe’s first universities, beginning with Bologna in 1088. Posted by Barbara Navarro, Director of Institutional Relations and Public Affairs Google
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