Cathedral chapter

In this chapter of Murray’s book, he examines gothic cathedrals as objects of desire and the relationships between these objects and their agents of its creation. Using Saint Denis as its main example, Murray uses the writings of three principle agents: the ecclesiastical patron, artisans and financers. For his example of Saint Denis, he focused on the writings, illustrations, and correspondence of Abbot Suger, Gervase of Canterbury, and Villard de Honnecourt. He begins by reflecting on how a…

Michael Camille, Image on the Edge (Chapter Three: In the Margins of the Cathedral), (Harvard University Press Ann Arbor: University of Michigan University Library, Scholarly Pub. Office 1992), 77-98. In his chapter on “margins” within a Gothic Cathedral, Michael Camille examines architectural features that act as symbols of marginalization and hierarchy. He looks specifically at gargoyles, quatrefoils and misericords that depict both fantastical and monstrous figures and those that include…

Hunchback of Notre Dame, when he tells of how the Cathedral in France is being redecorated and the gothic theme is being removed to make it seem more romantic. As said in the book the narrator says “What has time done, what have men done with with these marvels? What has has been given to us in exchange for all this for all this, - for all this ancient French history, for all this Gothic art,” (13)? The narrator continues throughout the preface and first chapter to elaborate and compliment the…

a difference between the two and explains the “three degrees” of symbolism within a cathedral:1) natural objects, 2) works of man, and 3) symbols. In his exploration of these two types of symbolism, Frankl takes a great care to address linguistics and point out specific word choices he is making to avoid confusion. Throughout these excerpts, he relies heavily on scripture to back up his interpretations of cathedral architecture and as support for his three degrees. In this exploration of…

1. In what ways did the buildings of the Italian Cistercians contrast with French Gothic cathedrals such as Reims? In the previous chapter we learned about the Gothic style, so to combine chapter twelve and thirteen together we are going to see the difference in Italian Cistercians with French Gothic cathedrals. For the main difference between the two styles is that Italian Cistercians typically had a single long nave and small windows which lead to a large amount of wall space which can be…

In chapter three of Roger Kamien’s Music an Appreciation textbook, the author focuses directly on the Renaissance period, a period of exploring and adventure. The Renaissance Period, also known as “The Golden Age,” was a time of curiosity and individualism in society. The author teaches his readers about the significance of humanism and musicals that were played in churches, courts, and towns. Chapter three explains in depth how to comprehend and appreciate the importance of transition in sacred…

Lyman is doing can influence the way Spanish pilgrimage cathedrals are studied. The article aims to challenge the role historians have given Cluny in the formation of a pilgrimage style church. He looks specifically at churches along El Camino de Santiago and while he does not look at Spanish examples, both…

unique buildings and architectural styles. The buildings are expressed as society’s values and unique characteristics that are simply astonishing. Medieval cathedrals were the product of more than 1000 years of both religion and architectural evolution. Christianity plays a massive role in medieval cathedrals. Building the cathedrals requires hard work and motivation. The builders believed that cutting timber and hauling stone was an expression of Christian faith sprang from the…

Modern Architecture in Los Angeles In Los Angeles, the captivating buildings of different sizes and structures are an important element to the city’s identity. Common bystanders might only see buildings as structures that are useful as work, commercial, and living places. Even though architecture is an essential component to provide the best use of space, there is more than meets the eye. The architecture of buildings exposes to us a time, a style, and a story that speak an abundant amount of…

In his iconic book, “The Cathedral and the Bazaar: Musings on Linux and Open Source by an Accidental Revolutionary” (Raymond , 1999), contrast Raymond between two different work (or software develop) methods: the Cathedral model and the Bazaar model. According to the Cathedral model, which is more common in the commercial software companies, the develop of software is done by an exclusive group of software developers and the end user is getting (or buying) a close package with readymade source…