analyzing the architecture of a gothic cathedral by, ben, garen, and corey

Analyzing the Architecture of a Gothic Cathedral

By, Ben, Garen, and Corey

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Beavais Cathedral

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Orleans Cathedral

Altar

Altar A long narrow table used for performing the sacrament of Eucharist

Arch

Arch

A curving structure made of wedge shaped stones to span a walk way and support the walls above it.

Baptismal Font

Altar

Baptismal Font

A basin that holds the baptismal water for baptism. Baptism is a sacrament in which water is pored over a person’s head welcoming him or her in to the church.

Bell Tower

Arch

Bell Tower

A structure used to hold and protect the cathedrals bells. Bells are used to call people to different events like calling people to worship.

Cathedra

Alter

Baptismal Font

Cathedra

A seat or throne of the cathedral’s bishop

Choir

Alter

Baptismal Font

Cathedra

Choir

Section of the church where the singers sit. It is located behind or to the side of the alter.

Façade

Arch

Bell Tower

Façade

The main entrance of the church emphasized by sculpture and decoration

Flying Buttresses

Arch

Bell Tower

Façade

Flying Buttresses

A stone pillar on the exterior of the cathedral that supports the curved ceiling.

Gargoyles

Arch

Bell Tower

Façade

Flying Buttresses

Gargoyles

Stone spouts shaped like beasts sticking out from the rain gutter. When it rain it look like they are spiting water out.

Nave

Altar

Baptismal Font

Cathedra

Choir Nave

The main part of the building where the ceiling is higher and lights the whole building with it windows. This is also where the congregation meets.

Pulpit

Altar

Baptismal Font

Cathedra

Choir Nave

PulpitThe place where a person could speak to the people in the church. It had 6 or 8 side and was decorated in carvings or banners

Rood Screen

Altar

Baptismal Font

Cathedra

Choir Nave

PulpitRood Screen

An open barrier used to separate the choir from the nave.

Stain Glass Window

Arch

Bell Tower

Façade

Flying Buttresses

Gargoyles

Stain Glass Window

Pieces of colored glass in a design. They often showed story from the bible or a picture of daily life.

Tapestry

Altar

Baptismal Font

Cathedra

Choir Nave

PulpitRood Screen

Tapestry

A multicolored cloth designed to show story from the bible of scenes from dally life.

Vault

Altar

Baptismal Font

Cathedra

Choir Nave

PulpitRood Screen

Tapestry

Vault

A curved structure that from the ceiling. They are then supported by pillars called buttresses .

Votive Candles

Altar

Baptismal Font

Cathedra

Choir Nave

PulpitRood Screen

Tapestry

Vault

Votive Candles

Offering’s dedicated to God or a saint. They were also used around the altar.

Crucifix

Altar

Baptismal Font

Cathedra

Choir Nave

PulpitRood Screen

Tapestry

Vault

Votive Candles

Crucifix A cross with they body of Christ attached to it. It is usually placed over the altar.

Sculpture

Altar

Baptismal Font

Cathedra

Choir

Sculpture

Nave

PulpitRood Screen

Tapestry

Vault

Votive Candles

Crucifix

It is used in the public worship services. It is also used for instruction and to show respect to God an the saints.