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HIstory of Creativity Chapter 20
Middle Ages Architecture
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12/13/2010

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"High" Middle ages
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period from about 1200 AD to the beginning of the renaissance. Style called "gothic" but may as well be the "expression of height and light" Influenced by byzantine and Romanesque
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Hagia Sofia
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beautiful church built by Constantine and rebuilt by Justinian. Pendentive or dome on top of a basilica.
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onion domes
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only innovation to come out of after Justinian.  blend of byxantine, persian, and slavic influence. 
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Gothic style
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started with the reconstruction of the abbey church of St-Denis. (People THOUGHT it was invented by goths and that it was 'rude' because it didn't follow classic designs). Abbot Suger wanted to show his support of Louis VI by making it the most important religous site in Europe
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Pointed arch
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allows higher and thinner walls. Directs weight above the arch more downward.
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Flying buttresses
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support walls from a distance, walls could be filled with windows allowing more light. More decorations like stained glass.
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St-Denis
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Abbot Sugerwanted to show his support of Louis VI by making it the most important religous site in Europe. After finished, became a popular pilgrimage destination.
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Narthex
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entry chamber of a cathedral
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Nave
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large center portion of cathedrals. high vaulted ceiling and wide spans. culunms along the sides of the nave. leads to the arms of the cross
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Transepts
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The arms of the cross-shaped cathedral. Identified as North and South (cathedral faces east). Can find the pulpit and lectern in this area.
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Chancel/Choir/Sanctuary/Apse
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Beyond the intersection. Choir often sits on the sides, called the choir. Beyond is the sanctuary, where the altar is located. The end of the building is called the apse.
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ambulatory/chapels
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outside the columns of the nave, where people can walk. outside the ambulatory. May have small altars for prayer or baptism fonts, confessionals, or may be places of burial for families.
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Gargoyles
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exterior of cathedrals to frighten evil spirits away from the church. Some are hallow and serve as rain spouts 
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Sainte-Chapelle in Paris
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Small church built as part of royal palace; exquisite windows on nearly every surface of wall - depict stories from the old and new testament. deeper intent of stained glass window - they were to teach people the stories because many were illiterate
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Amiens Cathedral
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Wanted to be the tallest (beat out chartres cathedral at 122 ft.) at 140 ft. over 82,900 ft^2, enough to accommodate 10,000 people. 
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Beauvais Cathedral
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Spire reached 157 ft. collapsed shortly after completion.
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