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1 Medieval Europe: Society and Culture Arts

2 Architecture tall and grand stone churches
Greatest art form: Cathedrals tall and grand stone churches France had greatest achievements in cathedral-building Gothic: architectural style defined by steep roofs and pointed arches (used in the middle ages) Christian churches built in shape of a cross (†) Adapted from the basilicas of Roman times Cathedral: home of diocese (bishop’s throne was found here) Building of great cathedral = 30+ years Sometimes building was put on hold for decades, because of a lack of funds.

3 Architecture (continued)
Romanesque: architectural style defined by vaults and round arches Romanesque churches were the highest churches of their time Dark inside (no windows) and heavy and solid in appearance See page 323: innovations; cathedrals of light Most celebrated gothic cathedral: Chartres Cathedral (classic proportions and surviving stained glass windows from the 13th century) Gothic churches built CE Decorated with statues of saints on outside, beautiful bibles and important manuscripts inside.

4 Stained Glass Windows in Gothic cathedrals showed scenes of the life of Christ or of the Saints Important part of religious teaching because of illiteracy Glass-making = highly skilled and expensive art Some windows had a height of 3 stories! Turn to the middle section in your textbook (with all the pretty pictures) and find figure 19 and 20 (bottom of page says Medieval Europe)

5 Language and Literature
Latin: main language for written work Most people were illiterate Vernacular: common language of the people (used for songs and narrative poems) Troubadours (singing minstrels) spread the vernacular language Songs and poems focused on love and heroic deeds Among the townspeople animal fables were popular

6 Video and Question Page 325, #1 Art Video
Latin was the language of the church. Why do you think secular (non-religious) literature, such as poetry and stories, developed in vernacular languages? Art Video

7 Review Cathedrals were the greatest art form
Built in either Gothic or Romanesque style Stained glass windows used for religious teaching Vernacular language became developed for literature

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