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Romanesque windows were typically small and narrow, featuring a semicircular arch at the top. Their linings, lintels, and parapets were designed with a sloping profile. These windows were often grouped in pairs and arranged in double, triple or multi-axis formations, creating arcades. For basilica facades, a circular rose window with tracery, known as a rosette, was a common architectural element. Residential buildings, however, tended to have windows with flat lintels. The Romanesque style dominated architecture and fine arts across Western, Southern and Central Europe from the 11th to the 13th century. In architecture, it represented a more or less unified tradition of construction and use of materials that evolved steadily throughout Europe during this period. The term "Romanesque" signifies the style's relationship with ancient Roman architecture, from which it drew inspiration and incorporated several key building elements. ## Keywords romanesque style architecture simple double window
