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Explore the rich history of Gothic and medieval architecture in Europe, from iconic structures like Ravenna's St. Apollinare and Istanbul's Haghia Sophia, to famous cathedrals like Chartres, Durham, and Notre Dame. Discover the beauty and craftsmanship of these historical landmarks.
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Medieval Europe Hist 121: Western Civilization I Clayton Miles Lehmann
Ravenna, St Apollinare in Classe, 6th cent (Ravenna Turismo e Cultura)
Jerusalem, Temple Mount and Dome of the Rock, ca 690 (Sacred Sites)
Gothic Construction: Saint-Sernin, Toulouse, and Amiens Cathedral (Rice University)
Notre Dame, Paris, 1163-1300: exterior (Mary Ann Sullivan), nave (Elizabeth A Peterson) Durham Cathedral, 1093-1280 (University of Durham )
Chartres Cathedral, 1194-1220 (Chartres, Sanctuaire du Monde)
Chartres Cathedral, Northern Rose Window, 1230s (Adrian Fletcher) Detail of window donated by the butchers’ guild (Porkopolis)
Above: Ely Cathedral, 12th-14th cents (Ely Cathedral) Right: Cambridge, King’s College Chapel, 1508-1547 (whitelands.com)
Très riches heures du Duc du Berry. Limbourg brothers, 1413-16 (Univ of Chicago)