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Cathedral Design. Gothic Architecture. St. Barbara’s Cathedral Kunta Hora, Czech Republic. Chartres Cathedral Chartres, France. Facade. Exterior face or wall of building. Notre Dame Paris, France. Arch. Curving structure made of wedged-shaped stones or bricks
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Cathedral Design Gothic Architecture St. Barbara’s CathedralKunta Hora, Czech Republic Chartres CathedralChartres, France
Facade • Exterior face or wall of building Notre DameParis, France
Arch • Curving structure made of wedged-shaped stones or bricks • Before 12th century, most arches were round. St. Vitus CathedralPrague, Czech Republic
Arch • In 12th century, started making pointed arches: Gothic style
Arch • Pointed arches gave a soaring, heaven-ward feeling. Spain, Castilla Leon, Avila
Flying Buttress • Stone pillars on the exterior of a cathedral, helps support weight of vault
Vault • An arched, or curved, structure that usually forms the ceiling or roof of a building
Exterior Features Chartres CathedralChartres, France
Bell Tower • Holds and protects cathedral bells. • Usually sits on top of cathedral to the side of the building.
Gargoyle • Stone spouts projecting from rain gutter of the roof. • When it rains, they appear to be spitting out the water. • Warning about evil spirits Notre Dame CathedralParis, France
Stained-glass Window • Made of pieces of colored glass arranged in a design • Pictures in glass taught about Bible stories to the illiterate • Add beauty & light St. Vitus CathedralPrague, Czech Republic
Sculpture • Art of shaping figures or designs by carving stone, clay, or casting in metal • Liturgical art-instruction & respect for God and saints Chartres CathedralChartres, France
Altar • Long, narrow table used in Eucharistic sacrifice • Ceiling above altar higher & floor is raised St. Peter’s CathedralRome, Italy
Baptismal Font • Baptism-ceremony where water is poured over person’s head (cleansing & welcoming into Church). • Holds water.
Crucifix • Cross w/ image of body of Christ • Placed over altar Notre Dame CathedralParis, France
Nave • Main/central section • B/t entry at west & altar at other end • Gathering area Salisbury CathedralSalisbury, England
Pulpit • From Latin word for stage • Place from which to speak to the congregation • Eastern part of nave, facing the congregation St. Stephen’s CathedralVienna, Austria
Tapestry • Heavy cloth woven w/ designs or scenes • Hung on wall for decoration • Liturgical art-has holy content; taught Bible stories to the illiterate Canterbury CathedralCanterbury, England