Gothic Art Flashcards
Where were most elements of gothic architecture presented
In Romanesque buildings
Why did gothic architecture develop the elements of Romanesque architecture
To provide more space and use less building materials
What were the main two elements that transformed gothic architecture
The pointed arch and the flying buttresses
What did the use of pointed arches to cover the nave create
An opportunity to cover wide area and to rise to any eight, regardless of its span
How did the pointed arch compare to the round arch
The rounded arch had a sideward spread of weight, while the trust of the pointed arch downwards onto its supporting member resulted in a structure that was lighter and easier to build
What is the function of flying buttresses
To resist the outward thrust of the vaulting.
What was achieved by exposing the buttresses and paring them down to slender supports
They contributed to the visual support of the upward rising roof and allowed for large window space
What is the floor plan of the Chartres cathedral
It is in cruciform consisting of a tree story nave and short transepts north and south. It is rounded on the east end with 5 semi-circular chapels extending from it. The exterior of the west end is dominates by contrasting towers
When does the plain pyramid style tower date back to
1140’s
What attracted may people to the Chartres
The shrine of the Virgin Mary , which was said to contain the veil she once wore.
Where is the Chartres cathedral
It is geographically and spiritually in the centre of the town
What was the Chartres cathedral surrounded by in the Middle Ages
Bishop’s palace, cathedral school, cloister, lodging for travellers and an almshouse to help the poor. In front of the west facade was a market pace
What is is I contributed to some of the building materials and labour
The townspeople
What did guilds donate
Windows and statues
What was the church
A manifestation of the pride of the community and it symbolise stud age of faith
