The art of the Asturian monarchy.
Construction of the main monuments of Oviedo and the Kingdom of Asturias began in the early 8th century and continued throughout the whole of the 9th century.
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When the Asturian kingdom first began to be consolidated, the capital was moved from Cangas de Onís to Oviedo and, with that, the Asturian monarchy was established. Construction of the main monuments of Oviedo and the Kingdom of Asturias began in the early 8th century and continued throughout the whole of the 9th century. There are three basic stages in this process, which coincide with the reign of King Alfonso II the Chaste (792-842); with the reign of king Ramiro I (842-850); and with the reign of king Alfonso III the Great (866-910). This architecture is characterised by the use of masonry walls, with blocks of different sizes and some imperfections, different from the more elaborate Visigothic art. The arch used is semicircular and the barrel vaults are supported by transverse arches linked to buttresses on the outside. The plans are usually with three naves with a portico at the base. A 'treasure chamber' is usually located above the central apse with access to the outside.
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| | | Origin: 8th Century. | | | Period: 9th Century. | | | Style: Pre-romanesque. | |
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| Surrounding area | | | | The value of the landscape which surrounds the monuments is enormous and it forms part of their own image. In the town of Oviedo there are many more monuments, such as its cathedral and numerous palaces and churches.
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