Question

which is the best definition of the term romanesque?
a. art and architecture in the roman manner from the 10th century in north america
b. art and architecture in the roman manner from the 11$^{th}$ and 12$^{th}$ centuries in europe
c. art and architecture in the roman manner from the 12$^{th}$ and 13th centuries in europe
d. art and architecture in the roman manner from the 10$^{th}$ century in rome

please select the best answer from the choices provided

a
b
c
d

Explanation:

Romanesque art and architecture is a European medieval style that flourished primarily in the 11th and 12th centuries, drawing from Roman architectural traditions. Option a is incorrect as it places the style in North America, which is not associated with Romanesque. Option c refers to the 12th-13th centuries, which is the start of the Gothic period, not Romanesque. Option d limits the style to 10th-century Rome, but Romanesque was widespread across Europe, not just Rome, and peaked later.

Answer:

b. art and architecture in the Roman manner from the $11^{th}$ and $12^{th}$ centuries in Europe