Norman

Norman is the Romanesque style and period of the Normans or Norsemen, who originated in Scandinavia, settled in northern France in the 10th cent., and expanded into Britain and Italy in the 11th century.

Detail of north nave arcade. Selby Abbey, Yorkshire, England. Image credit: Holly Hayes

Quick Facts on Norman
old-fashioned flower design element

Go Historic ID
125
Getty AAT ID
300020851
Term Type
culture
Dates
11-12C
Parent Terms
Romanesque
Child Terms
Anglo-Norman
Related Terms
Romanesque