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Life in Medieval Europe. MEDIEVAL. NOT MEDIEVAL. Feudalism . Medieval Christian Art & Architecture. In a time of turmoil, cathedrals represented unity, coherence, and harmony . What elements/characteristics might we see in Medieval Architecture?. Chartres Cathedral . Construction. $ - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Life in Medieval Europe
MEDIEVALNOT MEDIEVAL
Feudalism
Medieval Christian Art & Architecture
• In a time of turmoil, cathedrals represented unity, coherence, and harmony
What elements/characteristics might we see in Medieval Architecture?
Chartres Cathedral
Construction
• $• Taxes• Years of construction
West FacadeNorth Tower1507-13
South Tower c. 1160
Royal Portalc. 1145-55
Rose Window
ChartresCruciform Plan
nave crossing
transept
transept
choir apsenarthex
porch
porch
ambulatory
chapels
aisle
aisle
west portal
Nave
Elevation of Nave
Symbolism in Chartres
• Clerestory: you gaze forward and upward
• Little decoration – focus on shafts and arches
Flying Buttresses
Vault
Royal Portal
Royal Portal
• West façade, c. 1145-55
• Christ Enthroned in Royal Majesty dominates the central tympanum
• Calm and order prevail in the imagery of the Royal
Portal in contrast to the somewhat more crowded imagery at many Romanesque churches
Royal Portal• Christ in the central tympanum appears imposing
but more benign than earlier representationsRoyal Portal, Chartres Cathedralc. 1145-55
West Portal, Cathedral of Saint-Lazarec. 1120-35
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