Europe’s Cathedral Architecture

Europe’s Cathedral Architecture

Imagine you are an illiterate peasant entering Chartres Cathedral in 1250 A.D. Describe something you could learn about Christianity just from viewing one of the stained glass windows.  Identify one (1) existing structure (the closer to your home the better) that is Romanesque or Gothic, and explain the features that support your identification.

Stained glass windows at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9727p6ozlYo

  • Key differences between Romanesque and Gothic cathedrals at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D20tG65TWic