Title: Medieval Architecture
1Medieval Architecture
- Ms. Catsos
- Western Civilization
2Essential Questions
- How did architecture change during the Middle
Ages? - What techniques define Gothic architecture?
- What does architecture reveal about the values
and worldviews of medieval people?
3Two Styles
4Romanesque Architecture
Describe this Church. Why do you think this
style was called Romanesque?
5Early Middle Ages- Romanesque Architecture
- Reflected Roman influences
- Like fortresses thick walls and towers
- Roof was a barrel vault, a long tunnel of stone
- Very few or no windows
6Romanesque Floor Plan
- What is this floor plan symbolic of?
7Romanesque Interior
- Round arches
- Simple ceiling
- Dark with few windows
8Gothic Architecture
- Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris
- At first glance, how is it different from
Romanesque churches?
9Gothic Architecture
- Pointed arches
- Flying buttresses
- Stained glass windows
- Elaborate, ornate interior
- Taller and more airy- let in light
- Elaborate, larger than life sculpture
10St. Denis Cathedral, Paris
- Abbot Suger hoped that St. Denis would shine
with wonderful and uninterrupted light - One of the first truly gothic Cathedrals
11Interior of St. Denis
Above A round rose window Right Tall, pointed
arches with stained glass windows
12Saint Denis Ribbed vaulting
13Notre Dame, Paris, 1163-1250
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15Flying Buttresses
Three Stories
16Notre Dame Cathedralflying buttresses
17Gargoyle of Notre Dame Cathedral
18Stained Glass Windows
- Show Bible stories, saints, or Christian symbols
- Every panel is a different color
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20Which cathedral is an example of Romanesque
architecture (early middle ages)? Which is an
example of Gothic architecture (late middle
ages)? Provide at least 3 ways you know you are
right for each. 1 2
21Response Questions
- What was the purpose of the cathedral in medieval
times? - Why were medieval cathedrals called stone
bibles? - How could cathedrals help Christianity grow
stronger? - What does architecture reveal about the values
and worldviews of medieval people?
22Task Stained glass window
- Select a religious scene and create a drawing in
the style of a stained glass window. Use a
different section for each color. - In 2-3 sentences, write a description of your
scene and of the techniques that you used.