Cathedral glass

characterized by thick walls which did not allow light to come into the building. In Gothic cathedrals, light was used as a building material. The walls of cathedrals were no longer made from stone, but from glass. Stained glass windows were intended for an illiterate audience. The message of the North Rose window at Chartres Cathedral in France is conveyed through intricate colors, symbols, and figures in panes of glass, the circular pattern, and the sacred mathematical code hidden within,…

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 and in most are the two merged into one style. French architects during…

The cathedral of Bourges, France, known as Saint-Étienne Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church with French gothic architectural style. This cathedral is dedicated to Saint Stephen. Initially, the groundbreaking for this building was in 1195, yet was not fully finished until 1230. The structure is still in use to this day. The Western façade on this cathedral is the most grandiose facade in the compilation of the previous cathedrals that have been visited. Cathedral Saint Étienne too has a…

Step inside anyone of the numerous Gothic cathedrals and instantly awash of transcendence is invoked. Elaborate ribbed vaulted ceilings instill a sense of awe, wonder, and obedience to the divine order. The warmth of God’s divine light illuminates the stone vaults and decorated domes of the cathedrals as it pours through stain glass windows. The aesthetically pleasing bare bones are purposely left apparent in the construction of Gothic style buildings. Additionally, in the comprising of…

King and Queen lamb statues at the Royal Portal of the Chartres Cathedral have less detail. Although the statues portray facial expression, and incorporate Roman styled draped clothing, they in my perspective, do not hold as much character as French Romanesque art.…

and worship God. Whether it be Early Medieval, Gothic, or Romanesque, there are several similarities between the Monastery of Immaculate Conception in Ferdinand, Indiana—built in the late 19th century to early 20th century—and Abbey Churches and Cathedral from 12th and 13th century. Designs from exterior building, to design of ceilings and windows are what create and give the architecture depth and significance even several centuries later. Though several other specifications are gathered in…

use? Abbot Suger is the man behind the visionary masterpiece, Saint Denis, which is a stained-glass piece of work that created historical importance in Cathedral glass structure. He is very important for his early work of gothic architecture and his style inspired many builders for years. The building material he incorporated in his work was the concept of light to reflect a symbol of god inside the cathedral. The more he used light, the more he “hoped for people to be closer to god”. 2) How did…

all other gothic cathedrals: It is the Cathedral of Our Lady of Chartres. Chartres Cathedral stands on a hill above the river Eure, in the town of Chartres. Its spires rise like beacons on the horizon, and can bee seen miles away. Today, its majestic carved towers and facades project a mediaeval splendor in what has become an increasingly modern town. One can still come to worship and to celebrate the works of long-dead masters and trace the history of this remarkable cathedral. But it was…

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 will be focusing on are the Chartes Cathedral in Chartes, France…

limestone and stained glass. The building, while having two distinct spires from different periods, reflects many distinct Gothic details, including a lot of natural light, flying buttresses, ribbed vaulting, round rose window, portal, and tympanum. The cathedral is clearly representative of Christian ideals because it is dedicated to Mary. The dedication to her is evident in her depiction in the rose window being crowned as the queen of heaven with Christ on her lap. This cathedral was a symbol…