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Analyzing the Architecture of a Gothic Cathedral

Analyzing the Architecture of a Gothic Cathedral. By, Ben, Garen, and Corey . Beavais Cathedral. Orleans Cathedral . Altar. Altar . A long narrow table used for performing the sacrament of Eucharist. Arch. Arch.

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Analyzing the Architecture of a Gothic Cathedral

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  1. Analyzing the Architecture of a Gothic Cathedral By, Ben, Garen, and Corey

  2. Beavais Cathedral

  3. OrleansCathedral

  4. Altar

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

  6. Arch

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

  8. Baptismal Font

  9. 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. Baptismal Font Altar

  10. Bell Tower

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

  12. Cathedra

  13. Baptismal Font Alter Cathedra A seat or throne of the cathedral’s bishop

  14. Choir

  15. Section of the church where the singers sit. It is located behind or to the side of the alter. Baptismal Font Choir Alter Cathedra

  16. Façade

  17. Bell Tower Façade The main entrance of the church emphasized by sculpture and decoration Arch

  18. Flying Buttresses

  19. Bell Tower Flying Buttresses A stone pillar on the exterior of the cathedral that supports the curved ceiling. Façade Arch

  20. Gargoyles

  21. Bell Tower Flying Buttresses Façade Gargoyles Stone spouts shaped like beasts sticking out from the rain gutter. When it rain it look like they are spiting water out. Arch

  22. Nave

  23. 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. Baptismal Font Nave Choir Altar Cathedra

  24. Pulpit

  25. Baptismal Font Nave Choir Altar Cathedra Pulpit The 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

  26. Rood Screen

  27. Baptismal Font Nave Choir Altar Cathedra Pulpit Rood Screen An open barrier used to separate the choir from the nave.

  28. Stain Glass Window

  29. Bell Tower Flying Buttresses Façade Gargoyles Arch Stain Glass Window Pieces of colored glass in a design. They often showed story from the bible or a picture of daily life.

  30. Tapestry

  31. A multicolored cloth designed to show story from the bible of scenes from dally life. Baptismal Font Nave Tapestry Choir Altar Cathedra Pulpit Rood Screen

  32. Vault

  33. Baptismal Font Nave Tapestry Choir Vault Altar A curved structure that from the ceiling. They are then supported by pillars called buttresses . Cathedra Pulpit Rood Screen

  34. Votive Candles

  35. Baptismal Font Nave Tapestry Choir Vault Altar Cathedra Votive Candles Pulpit Rood Screen Offering’s dedicated to God or a saint. They were also used around the altar.

  36. Crucifix

  37. Baptismal Font Nave Tapestry Choir Vault Altar Cathedra Votive Candles Pulpit Rood Screen A cross with they body of Christ attached to it. It is usually placed over the altar. Crucifix

  38. Sculpture

  39. It is used in the public worship services. It is also used for instruction and to show respect to God an the saints. Sculpture Baptismal Font Nave Tapestry Choir Vault Altar Cathedra Votive Candles Pulpit Rood Screen Crucifix

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