Aim: Describe Gothic Cathedrals of the 12th Century
Cathedrals-Cities of God During Medieval Period, most people worshipped in small churches near their homes Larger Churches called Cathedrals were built in city areas Viewed as a representation of the city of God 800-1000, Churches were built in the Romanesque style Churches had round arches and a heavy roof held up by thick walls and pillars 2
New Style of Church Architecture Early 1100’s, new style of architecture (Gothic) evolved Term Gothic comes from Germanic tribe (Goths) Gothic cathedrals thrust upward as if reaching toward heaven Light streamed in through huge stained glass windows These elements meant to inspire the worshiper with the magnificence of God Examples- The vaulted ceiling of the Cathedral of Notre Dame 3