Which of the following statements is not true of Romanesque architecture?

A. Romanesque buildings did not admit much light and were oftentimes quiet.
B. The Latin cross was used for the floor plan or layout for most cathedrals.
C. Romanesque buildings can be characterized as "heavy and dark."
D. Romanesque churches employed many brilliant colors into their decorations.


D. Romanesque churches employed many brilliant colors into their decorations.

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