good city but also that it's architecture will help put it in a good position to defend itself. The reason the architecture was so important was because the main objective was making the castle as defensive as possible. There is an obvious connection between medieval castles and cities, for both relied on well-built fortifications to withstand attack and they were frequently found together.…
The Gothic time period began around the middle of the twelfth century and lasted to the end of the fifteenth century. The pinnacle of the Middle ages artistic achievement, rivaling the wonders of ancient Greece and Rome, was the Gothic cathedrals these “stone bibles” were so elaborate that construction literally took ages.Builders used pointed arcs and to increase the reality and illusion of height, cathedral exterior had carved Biblical tales.The Romanesque style made way for the Gothic style…
around the 12th century and continued to grow in popularity until the 16th century (Prina 1). A highly recognizable feature of gothic cathedrals are the use of flying buttresses - exterior structural support with connecting arches. Gothic Cathedral architecture was used to connect the “mathematical nature of the universe” (Ramzy 135) to the divine heavens. Three excellent examples of this include the Sagrada Familia Basilica, the Milan Cathedral, and the Notre Dame Cathedral. I will be analyzing…
life’s calling and even though he was restricted in power Suger tirelessly aimed his efforts at restoring the basilica. By mixing the Burgundian pointed arch and the Norman ribbed vault, Suger and his architects established a new style in church architecture resulting in a basilica considered to be the first of the Gothic style. In the rebuilding of the Basilica of Saint Denis, Sugar used multiple architects. This is evident in the contrast of styles of the eastern end to the western end. On the…
When looking at the entrance all I can think about is that statue in the image represent a community and in this case is a religion community, with the virgin standing proud and strong in the middle of the door showing the powerful image of power and adoration making it the central focus point of the church, after you can notice the rest of the statues that differ a little in size but still have a big enough standing point to remain important, when you see the rest of the image you can tell the…
As we grow older you run into many decisions that affect the outcome of your life. Sometimes you get stuck choosing between your friends and your future. The poem, "The Road Not Taken," by Robert Frost, tells the reader about how there are two "roads" to go down, the way everyone else is going, or going the opposite way to help better you. In my life I have made many choices that have affected me. Many of my choices are based upon my future rather than friends, because honestly you never know…
Amandeep Singh HUM 300 Compare and Contrast Essay TITLE Compare and contrast Chartres Cathedral located in Chartres, France and the Basilica of Saint Sernin in Toulouse, France. In your essay, please discuss the function, size, decoration and architectural style of each building. Building designs for almost everything has changed immensely throughout time. In this case we are focusing on the changes from the Gothic period followed by the Romanesque period. Two buildings in particular that we…
At some point in everyone’s life, a person must make a difficult choice. Some decisions may seem simple, but they may actually be life changing. Whether it be to buy a home, a car, or to commit to a marriage. In these situations, a considerable amount of thought is needed to make the best choice. A decision may also include choosing a job that is more beneficial to the individual. The job choices are Sentara during the day, or 7/11 overnight. Being that pay, and benefits are the deciding…
The Great Mosque of Kairouan is the remaining site of one of the oldest standing Minarets in from the Islamic Golden Age. The great Mosque covers nine thousand square free of space, is a quarter mile along its sides, and is the oldest site of Islamic worship in the world. Looking however directly at the Minaret the untrained eye only sees a tall structure but the style of the Minaret is one of function, purpose, and symbolism. The function of the Minaret is to provide a lookout for the watchmen…
classical architectural details. The more modern colonials contain open foyers allowing for grand entrances, as well as vaulted ceilings. Depending on the taste of the buyer, these houses can be found at many different price points. Victorian Architecture – These are homes that were built during the Victorian Era, as far back as mid 19th Century, and are still in working order. Most of these homes are found in the Historic District of Newburgh, Beacon, Cornwall, or scattered around other…