The first universal style of the European Middle Ages. The Romanesque movement peaked in the 11th and 12th centuries and was characterized by a very lively and often monumental expressiveness in architecture and fine arts. The locations of the main centers were in Italy, France, the German-speaking countries, Spain and England, although the influence of Scandinavia and Eastern Europe clearly emerged in ancient and Byzantine art. Despite many losses are not mentioned, there are countless Romanesque masterpieces preserved until today. Highlights include: Frescos in Galliano near Cantù, Sant'Angelo in Formis, Saint Chef, Saint-Savin-sur Gartempe, Lambach, S. Pietro al Monte near Civate, S. Clemente in Rome, S. Maria Tahull, Berzé-la-Ville, Tavant, Panteón de los Reyes in León, Castel Appiano of Sigena, the golden altar of Lisbjerg, the tapestry of Bayeux, stained glass in the Cathedral of Augsburg and Le Mans, mosaics S . Clemet in Rome, and San Marco in Venice, colored panels and crosses from La Seo de Urgel in Sarzana and the ceiling painting of St. Michael in Hildesheim, sculptures in Souillac, Autun, Santiago de Compostela, examples of metalwork, manuscripts and enamel art