how do i know which is catholic or protestant church from outside appearance ?

Answer 1

Protestant:
A combination of masonry, arch and piers is the basis of the Romanesque style. The main concept for buildings was the addition of pure geometrical forms. The new concept of stone vaulting required stronger walls for support. Because of the lack of knowledge of the building statics it was necessary to build strong, thick walls with narrow openings.

The Pier (an upright support generally square, or rectangular in plan) is a better solution for masonry walls, than the column. Columns are subsequently replaced by piers, or transformed to better support the masonry arches. Geometrisation and rigidity in Romanesque architecture is evident in the transformation of column capitals from corinthian to cubic capitals, as found in the church of St.Michael, Hildesheim. There is also one new element in the capitals developed during Romanesque period - the impost. It's a trapezoid form which stands between capital and arch.

Two types of alternation of supporting elements appeared during the Romanesque: 1. Simple alternation - 1 column (circular) is followed by 1 pier (rectangular) 2. Double alternation - 2 piers stand between every column

Catholic:
Style emphasizes verticality and features almost skeletal stone structures with great expanses of glass, pointed arches using the ogive shape, ribbed vaults, clustered columns, sharply pointed spires, flying buttresses and inventive sculptural detail such as gargoyles and even butterflies attacking men. These features are all the consequence of the use of the pointed arch and a focus on large stained-glass windows that allowed more light to enter than was possible with older styles. To achieve this "light" style, flying buttresses were used as a means of support to enable higher ceilings and slender columns. Many of these features had already appeared, for example in Durham Cathedral, whose construction started in 1093.

As a defining characteristic of Gothic Architecture, the pointed arch was introduced for both visual and structural reasons. Visually, the verticality suggests an aspiration to Heaven. Structurally, its use gives a greater flexibility to Architectural form. The Gothic vault, unlike the semi-circular vault of Roman and Romanesque buildings, can be used to roof rectangular and irregularly shaped plans such as trapezoids. The other advantage is that the pointed arch channels the weight onto the bearing piers or columns at a steep angle.

In Gothic Architecture the pointed arch is utilised in every position where an arched shape is called for, both structural and decorative. Gothic openings such as doorways, windows, arcades and galleries have pointed arches. Gothic vaulting over spaces both large and small is usually supported by richly moulded ribs. Rows of arches upon delicate shafts form a typical wall decoration known as blind arcading. Niches with pointed arches and containing statuary are a major external feature. The pointed arch leant itself to elaborate intersecting shapes which developed within window spaces into complex Gothic tracery forming the structural support of the large windows that are characteristic of the style.


Conservative 13th century Gothic in Provence: Basilica of Mary Magdalene, Saint Maximin la Sainte Baume.Gothic cathedrals could be highly decorated with statues on the outside and painting on the inside. Both usually told Biblical stories, emphasizing visual typological allegories between Old Testament prophecy and the New Testament.

Important Gothic churches could also be severely simple. At the Basilica of Mary Magdalene in Saint-Maximin, Provence (illustration, right), the local traditions of the sober, massive, Romanesque architecture were still strong. The basilica, begun in the 13th century under the patronage of Charles of Anjou, was laid out on an ambitious scale (it was never completed all the way to the western entrance front) to accommodate pilgrims that came to venerate relics. Building in the Gothic style continued at the basilica until 1532.

In Gothic architecture new technology stands behind the new building style. The Gothic cathedral was supposed to be a microcosm representing the world, and each architectural concept, mainly the loftiness and huge dimensions of the structure, were intended to pass a theological message: the great glory of God versus the smallness and insignificance of the mortal being.

Answer 2

Only the name tells for sure. Though Catholic Churches can have a graven image of Mary outside. Protestant churches would never have that.

Answer 3

The catholic amassed, taken care of, edited, translated and revealed the holy scriptures in approximately 4 hundred advert. The OT phase exchange into the 250BC Septuagint, the greek authorized version and used with the aid of Jesus at that element. there have been 40 six books and the macabees a million & 11 are coated, and in line with se additionally authorized. consequently at that time, we've not any reason to exclude the Mac'.s and say no longer inspired. we can't unwind the character and state of the bible The Septuagint, already an authorized version even in the previous Christ. The protestants, the johnny-got here-previous due, who got here approximately 1500AD, who do no longer posses the authority of the cannonization of the Bible, in basic terms in basic terms ought to no longer unauthorized the Septuagint. attempt next time.

Answer 4

Well, silly, they say so on the sign. But protestant churches have triangular windows the shape of a bishops hat.

Answer 5

A Catholic Church will have "Catholic Church" in it's name somewhere.

Answer 6

From an outside appearance itself, without a sign, there is almost no way. There is usually a sign outside the churce though.

Answer 7

Usually by a sign around or close to the front door

Answer 8

Look at the sign out front....Churches always clearly state their denomination on the sign....other than that- it's anyone's guess....

Answer 9

Look for a giant letter "T" on top of the steeple.