For the purposes of this assignment I chose to compare and contrast two very different places of worship, located in near opposite parts of the world; Thorncrown Chapel in Eureka Springs Arkansas and The Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris France. Both building stand as beautiful monuments of the places and cultures that they represent, and while they have much in common, their differences from other churches/cathedrals is noticeable from first glance. They beauty is only enhanced by the locations in which each place finds itself in. The Thorncrown Chapel is interesting because it is both intricate while being overwhelmingly simple. Nestled in the middle of the forrest, it combines the ideas of an ever-growing natural world with the ideals of remaining
…show more content…
Both are what can be described as narrative architecture as there is an intended message that each cathedral works to get across to it’s visitors. They were each built very much for an intended audience, and still exist to communicate with their guests. Architect of the Thorncrown Cathedral Euine Fay Jones wanted those who entered the space to feel as though they were free to worship the world in which they exist openly, but also under the safety of the strong arches and glass panes (Reed). It is also important to note that they style was also derived from the Gothic style, as exemplified in the presence of the huge flying buttresses. Flying buttresses first began being used in fact in the creation of the Cathedral of Notre Dame to provide extra stability to the enormous building and it’s equally as impressive stain glass windows. The structure had a grand total of three lead architects, considering that the completion of the building took so long. Their names were Jehan de Chelles, Piere de Chelles, and Jehan Rave, and to reiterate, their motive in building the cathedral was always clear. It was to be known at the idea’s conception as “The House of God and the abode of men” (Nagle) and has strive to maintain that image since 1163, when the first stone was laid into place to begin the building
Both are what can be described as narrative architecture as there is an intended message that each cathedral works to get across to it’s visitors. They were each built very much for an intended audience, and still exist to communicate with their guests. Architect of the Thorncrown Cathedral Euine Fay Jones wanted those who entered the space to feel as though they were free to worship the world in which they exist openly, but also under the safety of the strong arches and glass panes (Reed). It is also important to note that they style was also derived from the Gothic style, as exemplified in the presence of the huge flying buttresses. Flying buttresses first began being used in fact in the creation of the Cathedral of Notre Dame to provide extra stability to the enormous building and it’s equally as impressive stain glass windows. The structure had a grand total of three lead architects, considering that the completion of the building took so long. Their names were Jehan de Chelles, Piere de Chelles, and Jehan Rave, and to reiterate, their motive in building the cathedral was always clear. It was to be known at the idea’s conception as “The House of God and the abode of men” (Nagle) and has strive to maintain that image since 1163, when the first stone was laid into place to begin the building