gothic art and_architecture
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Images of Gothic cathedrals in France. I do not own these images. They were all found using Google images.TRANSCRIPT
Gothic Art and Architecture
Art Produced in Western Europe from the middle of the 12th to 16th
century
Origins of Gothic Style in France
• Began c. 1137-44• Invented by Abbot Suger of the French royal
monastery• None of the architectural devices used were new;
synthesis of existing styles was what was revolutionary
-Basilica of Saint-Denis-Began in 1136 by Abbot Suger and completed at end of 13th century -First major structure built in Gothic Style-Burial site for kings of France for centuries
Rose Window inside Saint-Denis
Choir Seats
Royal Tombs
Tomb of Louis XII and Ann of Britanny
Chartres Cathedral
-Built between 1194 and 1260 to replace basilica that burned-Supposedly houses the tunic of Virgin Mary
South spire, built in 1140s
Flying buttresses on the apse
Royal Portal on the West Front
Sculpture of Christ in Majesty on West Portal
Kings and Queens on West Portal
Chapel of St. Piat at East end
Detail of North Rose Window
Blue Virgin Window- survivor of Romanesque cathedral
Labyrinth at Chartres Cathedral
16th century statue
Reims Cathedral
-Completed at end of 13th century to replace another cathedral that had burned-West front added in 14th century-Place where 24 French kings were coronated-Treasury contains flask with which kings were anointed
-Almost destroyed during World War I-Rockefeller family contributed greatly to a fundraising drive in the US to restore it-Reopened in 1937
Detail of sculptures on west front
Rose window and interior sculptures
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpIytr8azGA&feature=related
Notre Dame of Paris
-Begun in 1163 and completed in 1250-During reigns of Louis XIV and Louis XV, underwent many renovations. Many tombs and stained glass windows were destroyed-Napoleon crowned emperor here
Gargoyles
http://www.notredamedeparis.fr/spip.php?article950
Sainte-Chapelle, Paris