Cathedral Design

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Cathedral Design

• Gothic Architecture

St. Barbaras CathedralKunta Hora, Czech Republic
Chartres CathedralChartres, France
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Facade

• Exterior face or wall of building

Notre DameParis, France
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Arch

• Curving structure made of wedged-shaped stones or
  bricks
• Before 12th century, most arches were round.

St. Vitus CathedralPrague, Czech Republic
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Arch

• In 12th century, started making pointed arches
  Gothic style

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Arch

• Pointed arches gave a soaring, heaven-ward
  feeling.

Spain, Castilla Leon, Avila
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Flying Buttress

• Stone pillars on the exterior of a cathedral,
  helps support weight of vault

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Vault

• An arched, or curved, structure that usually
  forms the ceiling or roof of a building

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Exterior Features

• Chartres CathedralChartres, France

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Bell Tower

• Holds and protects cathedral bells.
• Usually sits on top of cathedral to the side of
  the building.

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Gargoyle

• Stone spouts projecting from rain gutter of the
  roof.
• When it rains, they appear to be spitting out the
  water.
• Warning about evil spirits

Notre Dame CathedralParis, France
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Stained-glass Window

• Made of pieces of colored glass arranged in a
  design
• Pictures in glass taught about Bible stories to
  the illiterate
• Add beauty light

St. Vitus CathedralPrague, Czech Republic
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Interior Features
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Sculpture

• Art of shaping figures or designs by carving
  stone, clay, or casting in metal
• Liturgical art-instruction respect for God and
  saints

Chartres CathedralChartres, France
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Altar

• Long, narrow table used in Eucharistic sacrifice
• Ceiling above altar higher floor is raised

St. Peters CathedralRome, Italy
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Baptismal Font

• Baptism-ceremony where water is poured over
  persons head (cleansing welcoming into
  Church).
• Holds water.

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Crucifix

• Cross w/ image of body of Christ
• Placed over altar

Notre Dame CathedralParis, France
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Nave

• Main/central section
• B/t entry at west altar at other end
• Gathering area

Salisbury CathedralSalisbury, England
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Pulpit

• From Latin word for stage
• Place from which to speak to the congregation
• Eastern part of nave, facing the congregation

St. Stephens CathedralVienna, Austria
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Tapestry

• Heavy cloth woven w/ designs or scenes
• Hung on wall for decoration
• Liturgical art-has holy content taught Bible
  stories to the illiterate

Canterbury CathedralCanterbury, England