Medieval Architecture

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Medieval Architecture

• Ms. Catsos
• Western Civilization

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Essential Questions

• How did architecture change during the Middle
  Ages?
• What techniques define Gothic architecture?
• What does architecture reveal about the values
  and worldviews of medieval people?

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Two Styles

• Romanesque
• 500-1000

• Gothic
• 1050-1400

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Romanesque Architecture
Describe this Church. Why do you think this
style was called Romanesque?
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Early Middle Ages- Romanesque Architecture

• Reflected Roman influences
• Like fortresses thick walls and towers
• Roof was a barrel vault, a long tunnel of stone
• Very few or no windows

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Romanesque Floor Plan

• What is this floor plan symbolic of?

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Romanesque Interior

• Round arches
• Simple ceiling
• Dark with few windows

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Gothic Architecture

• Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris
• At first glance, how is it different from
  Romanesque churches?

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Gothic Architecture

• Pointed arches
• Flying buttresses
• Stained glass windows
• Elaborate, ornate interior
• Taller and more airy- let in light
• Elaborate, larger than life sculpture

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St. Denis Cathedral, Paris

• Abbot Suger hoped that St. Denis would shine
  with wonderful and uninterrupted light
• One of the first truly gothic Cathedrals

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Interior of St. Denis
Above A round rose window Right Tall, pointed
arches with stained glass windows
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Saint Denis Ribbed vaulting
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Notre Dame, Paris, 1163-1250
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Flying Buttresses
Three Stories
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Notre Dame Cathedralflying buttresses
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Gargoyle of Notre Dame Cathedral
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Stained Glass Windows

• Show Bible stories, saints, or Christian symbols
• Every panel is a different color

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Which cathedral is an example of Romanesque
architecture (early middle ages)? Which is an
example of Gothic architecture (late middle
ages)? Provide at least 3 ways you know you are
right for each. 1 2
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Response Questions

• What was the purpose of the cathedral in medieval
  times?
• Why were medieval cathedrals called stone
  bibles?
• How could cathedrals help Christianity grow
  stronger?
• What does architecture reveal about the values
  and worldviews of medieval people?

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Task Stained glass window

• Select a religious scene and create a drawing in
  the style of a stained glass window. Use a
  different section for each color.
• In 2-3 sentences, write a description of your
  scene and of the techniques that you used.