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Cathedral Design

Cathedral Design. Gothic Architecture. St. Barbara’s Cathedral Kunta Hora, Czech Republic. Chartres Cathedral Chartres, France. Facade. Exterior face or wall of building. Notre Dame Paris, France. Arch. Curving structure made of wedged-shaped stones or bricks

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Cathedral Design

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  1. Cathedral Design Gothic Architecture St. Barbara’s CathedralKunta Hora, Czech Republic Chartres CathedralChartres, France

  2. Facade • Exterior face or wall of building Notre DameParis, France

  3. Arch • Curving structure made of wedged-shaped stones or bricks • Before 12th century, most arches were round. St. Vitus CathedralPrague, Czech Republic

  4. Arch • In 12th century, started making pointed arches: Gothic style

  5. Arch • Pointed arches gave a soaring, heaven-ward feeling. Spain, Castilla Leon, Avila

  6. Flying Buttress • Stone pillars on the exterior of a cathedral, helps support weight of vault

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

  8. Exterior Features Chartres CathedralChartres, France

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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. Interior Features

  13. 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

  14. Altar • Long, narrow table used in Eucharistic sacrifice • Ceiling above altar higher & floor is raised St. Peter’s CathedralRome, Italy

  15. Baptismal Font • Baptism-ceremony where water is poured over person’s head (cleansing & welcoming into Church). • Holds water.

  16. Crucifix • Cross w/ image of body of Christ • Placed over altar Notre Dame CathedralParis, France

  17. Nave • Main/central section • B/t entry at west & altar at other end • Gathering area Salisbury CathedralSalisbury, England

  18. Pulpit • From Latin word for stage • Place from which to speak to the congregation • Eastern part of nave, facing the congregation St. Stephen’s CathedralVienna, Austria

  19. 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

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