Light was viewed as the source and essence of all visual beauty, and this aesthetic preference for “lucid”, “luminous”, and “clear” is widely reflected in the decorative stained glass windows used in gothic cathedral designs (Von Simson, 1974). Gothic cathedrals are mostly designed with large ornate and intricate stained glass windows, flying buttress and high ceilings to incorporate light and structural support, as well as to give a sense of openness, along with illumination, and drawing devotees’
TITLE The Exceptional And Stunning Lincoln Cathedral In England, UK LEAD PARAGRAPH Lincoln, the county town of Lincolnshire in Britain is a historic, quaint and wonderful place which will wow you beyond belief because of its natural beauty and historical sights. Lincoln lies on the River Witham and is dominated by so many unique, unusual and jaw-dropping spots such as Steep's Hill, Lincoln Castle and Lincoln Cathedral. In order to reach Lincoln Cathedral at 4 Priority Gate, Lincoln, Lincolnshire
The Seven Wonders of the Ancient world are quite extraordinary and come from a rich background. Built with the hard work and dedication of the Greeks, they were able to pull off stunning architecture and a monumental structure. Unfortunately, of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, only the Great Pyramid of Giza remains, which can be quite contradicting considering it was one of the oldest of all to be constructed. In the era of classical antiquity, civilization was on the rise and can be tied
standing on Paris Island in Paris, France today (Notre Dame Cathedral Facts). Its construction began in 1136 under Pope Alexander III and finally concluded after 300 years. The first builder of the cathedral is anonymous but other builders like Jean de Chelles and Pierre de Montreuil became quite famous (Building History). The cathedral is in prime condition as the Gothic Style is prominent in its architectural design. One can view the cathedral on www.notredamedeparis.fr/spip.php?rubrique2 where one
investigation is focusing on is how religion impacted the interior, exterior, and window design of cathedrals. The paper focuses on the time period of 1000-1300 AD, considering most of Europe. The information used in this investigation is gathered from many books, including Age of Faith by Anne Fremantle and The Medieval Cathedral by William Lace. The first source used is
cologne cathedral Cologne Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Cologne, Germany. It is the seat of the Archbishop of Cologne and of the administration of the Archdiocese of Cologne. It is a renowned monument of German Catholicism and Gothic architecture and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996. Begun in 1248, the construction of this Gothic masterpiece took place in several stages and was not completed until 1880. Over seven centuries, successive builders were inspired by the
Romanesque Crypts Sometime in the middle ages during the Romanesque period, the cathedral churches would eventually replace the smaller monastic churches of the time. This change came about to accommodate the growing congregations that were developing due to the ever increasing popularity of Christianity since its legalization in 313AD. This transpired during the reign of Constantine. Archaic building skills, fire and warfare had threatened collapse to many of these older churches. Architectural
Neoplatonism sprung from the metaphysics of Plato, whose ideal Forms posited the concepts of Unity, Perfection, and the Eternal and human flourishing as a result of their contemplation. Plotinus, in the third century, inherited these ideas and wrote about a cosmological hierarchy of the universe: at the top is the immaterial, the Divine, the Source of Light, and at the bottom of the scale is where humanity resides; in the material, the carnal, and the imperfect. Human beings, he argued, were capable
Dedicated to the Madonna of Florence, the Santa Maria del Fiore is a Gothic structured church, built on the remains of the original Church of Santa Maria del Fiore. Despite the Cathedral being designed and completed in Gothic style in 1418, the dome was left untouched as the first architect to work on the Cathedral, Arnolfo di Cambio, had no idea on how to build the dome. However, during the early Renaissance period (15th century) Filippo Brunelleschi, a goldsmith and clockmaker, solved the puzzle
This research used purely qualitative research design, specifically descriptive and explanatory methods using an ethnographic approach in a naturalistic setting by going to night clubs on a scheduled basis and by conducting key informant interviews to various actors of the Baguio City nightlife scene. The aim of this research is to look into the in-depth understanding of the phenomenon through methodological and theoretical contexts, rather than to generalize findings. This aim is intended to be