Medieval France. An Encyclopedia

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CISTERCIAN ART AND


ARCHITECTURE


. The Cistercians produced art that reflects the purpose of their order, which was to revive
the true spirit of Benedictine monasticism. As eloquently stated by St. Bernard, their
artistic


Fontenay (Côte d’Or), Cistercian

monastery, plan. After Aubert.

ideals focused on simplicity that eschewed excessive richness in materials or decoration.
At the same time, the Cistercians maintained flexibility in their interpretation of these


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