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Analyzing the Architecture of a Gothic Cathedral
By, Ben, Garen, and Corey
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Beavais Cathedral
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Orleans Cathedral
Altar
Altar A long narrow table used for performing the sacrament of Eucharist
Arch
Arch
A curving structure made of wedge shaped stones to span a walk way and support the walls above it.
Baptismal Font
Altar
Baptismal Font
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.
Bell Tower
Arch
Bell Tower
A structure used to hold and protect the cathedrals bells. Bells are used to call people to different events like calling people to worship.
Cathedra
Alter
Baptismal Font
Cathedra
A seat or throne of the cathedral’s bishop
Choir
Alter
Baptismal Font
Cathedra
Choir
Section of the church where the singers sit. It is located behind or to the side of the alter.
Façade
Arch
Bell Tower
Façade
The main entrance of the church emphasized by sculpture and decoration
Arch
Bell Tower
Façade
Flying Buttresses
A stone pillar on the exterior of the cathedral that supports the curved ceiling.
Gargoyles
Arch
Bell Tower
Façade
Flying Buttresses
Gargoyles
Stone spouts shaped like beasts sticking out from the rain gutter. When it rain it look like they are spiting water out.
Nave
Altar
Baptismal Font
Cathedra
Choir Nave
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.
Pulpit
Altar
Baptismal Font
Cathedra
Choir Nave
PulpitThe 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
Rood Screen
Altar
Baptismal Font
Cathedra
Choir Nave
PulpitRood Screen
An open barrier used to separate the choir from the nave.
Stain Glass Window
Arch
Bell Tower
Façade
Flying Buttresses
Gargoyles
Stain Glass Window
Pieces of colored glass in a design. They often showed story from the bible or a picture of daily life.
Tapestry
Altar
Baptismal Font
Cathedra
Choir Nave
PulpitRood Screen
Tapestry
A multicolored cloth designed to show story from the bible of scenes from dally life.
Vault
Altar
Baptismal Font
Cathedra
Choir Nave
PulpitRood Screen
Tapestry
Vault
A curved structure that from the ceiling. They are then supported by pillars called buttresses .
Votive Candles
Altar
Baptismal Font
Cathedra
Choir Nave
PulpitRood Screen
Tapestry
Vault
Votive Candles
Offering’s dedicated to God or a saint. They were also used around the altar.
Crucifix
Altar
Baptismal Font
Cathedra
Choir Nave
PulpitRood Screen
Tapestry
Vault
Votive Candles
Crucifix A cross with they body of Christ attached to it. It is usually placed over the altar.
Sculpture
Altar
Baptismal Font
Cathedra
Choir
Sculpture
Nave
PulpitRood Screen
Tapestry
Vault
Votive Candles
Crucifix
It is used in the public worship services. It is also used for instruction and to show respect to God an the saints.
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