Medieval Christian Art & Architecture In a time of turmoil,
cathedrals represented unity, coherence, and harmony What
elements/characteristics might we see in Medieval
Architecture?
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Chartres Cathedral
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Construction $ Taxes Years of construction
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West Facade North Tower 1507-13 South Tower c. 1160 Royal
Portal c. 1145-55 Rose Window
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Chartres Cruciform Plan navecrossing transept choirapsenarthex
porch ambulatory chapels aisle west portal
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Nave
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Elevation of Nave
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Symbolism in Chartres Clerestory: you gaze forward and upward
Little decoration focus on shafts and arches
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Flying Buttresses
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Vault
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Royal Portal
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West faade, c. 1145-55 Christ Enthroned in Royal Majesty
dominates the central tympanum Calm and order prevail in the
imagery of the Royal Portal in contrast to the somewhat more
crowded imagery at many Romanesque churches
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Royal Portal Christ in the central tympanum appears imposing
but more benign than earlier representations Royal Portal, Chartres
Cathedral c. 1145-55 West Portal, Cathedral of Saint-Lazare c.
1120-35