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Cathedrals—Cities of God

Cathedrals—Cities of God. Unit IV Enduring Understanding Architecture reflects the values and needs of any society. . Religion in Medieval Europe. http:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ra2t3S8jp8w Should the Middle Ages be considered the “Dark Ages”?

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Cathedrals—Cities of God

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  1. Cathedrals—Cities of God Unit IV Enduring Understanding Architecture reflects the values and needs of any society.

  2. Religion in Medieval Europe • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ra2t3S8jp8w • Should the Middle Ages be considered the “Dark Ages”? • What role did religion play in medieval Europe?

  3. Romanesque • 800-1100 • Round arches • Heavy roof held up by thick walls and pillars • Tiny windows that let in little light

  4. Speyer Cathedral, Germany

  5. Cathédrale Saint Pierre Angoulême, France

  6. Gothic • Gothic cathedrals reached upward towards heaven • Light streamed in through huge stained glass windows • Included sculpture, wood-carvings

  7. Chartres Cathedral, France This cathedral has hundreds of sculptures. The stone carvings that frame every door illustrate Bible stories. The cathedral has two bell towers as shown in this photograph.

  8. Chartres Cathedral, France Chartres Cathedral has some of the most beautiful stained glass windows of any Gothic cathedral in Europe. The windows illustrate stories from the Bible. As illiterate peasants walked past the 176 windows, they could view those stories.

  9. Cathedral of Notre Dame, France

  10. Modern Connection: Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. How does this cathedral meet the standards of Gothic architecture?

  11. Discussion Questions • How are Romanesque and Gothic cathedrals different? • How does architecture reflect the values and needs of society?

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