Which of these was an experimental type of Romanesque architecture?

Which of these was an experimental type of Romanesque architecture?

a. ribbed domes

b. ribbed arches

c. ribbed vaults

d. all of the above

Answer: d. all of the above

The 11th and 12th century Europe saw the emergence of the Romanesque style, which characterize the architectural style by experimental use of prominent structural elements such as ribbed domes, arches, and vaults. They were pro-supplemental ways of solving the problems related to building larger and more intricate buildings by distributing the weight effectively.

The time of domes became the ribbed version which the rib provided support for their weight and the ability to build larger or even taller domes. Ribbed arches, which incorporated project ribs, were used in order to give further support to the arches and as well as stability. It is served to eliminate the need to construct narrow openings and windows. Ribbed arches involving the use of ribs act as reinforcement and that in turn resulted into creating a more spacious and grander interior space. These inventions, or the use of experimental methods, were in turn for the reason that the first architectural advancements which brought about the development of the Gothic style.