Siena Cathedral

The Canterbury Cathedral For at least fourteen hundred years the worship of God has been offered on the site of this Cathedral, and through the prayers of the Church his power and grace have shaped human lives. Ever since the murder of Archbishop Thomas Becket in the Cathedral in 1170, Canterbury has attracted thousands of pilgrims. This tradition continues to this day, and a large team of Welcomers, Guides, Cathedral Assistants and Chaplains are there to give all visitors a warm welcome

architecture from the medieval French era is known as the Chartres Cathedral (AKA the Notre-Dame de Chartres or Cathedral of Notre-Dame). This building is currently located in France in the medieval town of Chartres, about fifty miles southwest of Paris (2 Chartres Cathedral, Chartres Cathedral). It is consequently ranked as one of the three chief examples of Gothic French architecture (The Editors of Encyclopedia Britannica, Chartres Cathedral). The effort and meticulousness that was put into this building

The Canterbury Tales “The Prologue to The Canterbury Tales” were told during a pilgrimage journey from London to the shrine of the martyr St. Thomas a Becket at Canterbury Cathedral. This was approximately 70 miles to the southeast. These Tales were told by a group of 29 pilgrims, and a Host who met up with them at the Tabard Inn. They left the Inn on the morning of April, 11. The Nun’s Priest Tale was the first story actually told, this was determined by whoever drew the shortest straw

Dr. Kauffman The Murder of Thomas Becket The murder of Thomas Becket was the result of a long and bitter dispute between both Becket and King Henry. Becket was serving as Archbishop of Canterbury, and his murder on the altar steps of Canterbury cathedral caused a political frenzy to occur and spread throughout Europe. Becket’s death occurred because of the rash actions of four soldiers who misinterpreted an upset kings wishes. King Henry II, was demonstrating the crowns power over the church of England

Chartres Cathedral Chartres Cathedral is one of the most significant achievements of all the historical architecture. Additionally, it is entirely preserved with its original details. The unique features of the cathedral are intact, and thus when one visits the place, he or she is likely to encounter the authentic architecture work as it was done many years ago. Chartres Cathedral symbolizes an atmosphere of awe and holiness (Katzenellenbogen, 2). As such, it was built for religious purposes. However

Throughout the book Brunelleschi’s Dome, Filippo has to overcome others to make his ideas become a reality. First he loses the bronze door competition to his competition Lorenzo. Then he has to fight against the Opera del Duomo to allow his model to be used for the Dome. He continued to fight for he designs with trying to flood Lucca, and building II Badalone, both being fails. After those fails, and the Domes set backs, the Opera began to lose faith in Filippo, but that wouldn't stop him. He continued

Westminster Abbey In the Gothic Architectural Era the English monarchy was very intrigued by new buildings . Westminster Abbey remains perhaps the most magnificently constructed building in medieval England. What began as a small monastery has now become one of the most recognized buildings in England today. Its purpose and historical significance are extremely captivating. The number and splendor of tombs and effigies is without parallel. Founded in 959 by St. Dunstan it was being used as a monastery

Christopher Wren building “St. Paul’s Cathedral”] Question [who is Christopher wren’s? the building he design “St. Paul’s cathedral”. Rationale [The St. Paul’s cathedral building of Sir Christopher Wren was chosen because it is famous interpreted the baroque style in England and dominated English architecture] Thesis [Sir Christopher is an English architect, he studied at oxford, He build and designed one of the most important and famous buildings the “ST. Paul cathedral” is one of the masterpiece buildings

The Architectural Development of Much Wenlock Priory 1050-1540 Infirmary (Norman 1066-1200) The infirmary was ‘built in the twelfth century’ according to the Wenlock Priory Guide Book. Another source calls it ‘the 12th century infirmary’ (http://www.discovershropshire.org.uk/html/search/verb/GetRecord/resource:20070308094546) so we know the information is reliable. The Normans conquered England in 1066 and their reign ended in the 1200’s so this means the building of the infirmary was done by

Kelsey Day Art History 1 A staple of French Gothic art is the Chartres Cathedral. It was partly built in 1145 then continued construction over 26 years. A significant window in the Chartres Cathedral is the Incarnation of Christ window. This window is the largest of the three lancet windows under the rose at the West end of the Chartres Cathedral (Fletcher 2015). This window shows the life of Christ and his most popular outings and life events. The Incarnation of Christ window “tells the story