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Classic Gothic
Classic Gothic (french: Gothique classique) is a French term for the second phase of Gothic architecture French Gothic architecture, in France, as defined by French scholars. The common English term for the period is High Gothic.Watkin, David, "A History of Western Architecture" (1984). P. 232-238 This is disputed by German scholars. The German definition of High Gothic requires bar tracery, which did not arrive in French cathedrals until the construction of Reims Cathedral, but the English definition does not. The French definition of "Gothique Classique" calls for a long nave covered with quadripartite rib vaults and flanked by collateral aisles, a large transept, a choir, and a semi-circular disambulatory leading to a ring of small chapels. This model appeared at Chartres Cathedral and was copied at Reims Cathedral and other later structures.Renault and Lazé, "Les Styles de l'architecture et du mobilier", Editions Jean-Paul Gisserot (2006) page 36. Another characteristic se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chartres - Cathédrale 16
Chartres () is the Prefectures in France, prefecture of the Eure-et-Loir Departments of France, department in the Centre-Val de Loire Regions of France, region in France. It is located about southwest of Paris. At the 2019 census, there were 170,763 inhabitants in the Functional area (France), metropolitan area of Chartres (as defined by the Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, INSEE), 38,534 of whom lived in the city (Communes of France, commune) of Chartres proper. Chartres is famous worldwide for its Chartres Cathedral, cathedral. Mostly constructed between 1193 and 1250, this Gothic architecture, Gothic cathedral is in an exceptional state of preservation. The majority of the original stained glass windows survive intact, while the architecture has seen only minor changes since the early 13th century. Part of the old town, including most of the library associated with the School of Chartres, was destroyed by Allies of World War II, Allied bombs i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
