The Gothic Cathedral presentation

1. THE GOTHIC CATHEDRAL

2. The reasons that fostered the huge cathedrals
campaign in England were:
• the construction of new roads and bridges.
• The development of new craftsmen
• The urban growth

3. When were Gothic Cathedrals built in Europe ?
Gothic cathedrals were built in Europe at the end of
the XII century.

4. When were churches called cathedrals?
Churches were called cathedrals when they
contained a cathedra.

5. • What was the cathedra?
The cathedra was a throne for a bishop. It was a
special seat in the church.

6. Where did the Gotic Cathedral style begin?
It started in France ,near Paris , in a place that was
the Royal family burial place.

7. What are the most important features of
the Gothic Cathedral?
High colomns and piers are the most important
features of Gothic Cathedrals.

8. Why is verticality fundamental in Gothic
Cathedrals?
Verticality was a way to reach God and Heaven.

9. Which style does the Gothic Cathedral
represent the development of ?
The Gothic Cathedral represents the evolution of the
Romanesque Cathedral.

10. How could big glass windows support
heavy roofs?
Big glass windows could support heavy roofs thanks
to very strong piers.

11. Why were naves so long and narrow?
• Naves were long and narrow to reinforce the idea
of verticality.

12. Why did Gothic Cathedrals have to be
magnificent and ordered?
• Because they were a physical representation of
God and were a microcosm where people could be
close to Heaven.

13. Which is the most important example of
Gothic Cathedrals in England?
• Canterbury Cathedral is the outstanding example
of Gothic Cathedrals in England.

14. THE END
First group:
Argentieri Carmela
Basile Desireè
Canale Marianna
Candeloro Martina
D’Amelio Cristina
De Laurentis Martina
Second group:
Domenichini Francesca
Evangelista Concetta
Forgione Alessia
Giordano Francesca
Greco Francesca
Iacovelli Chiara
Third group:
La Fratta Giulia
Menadeo Francesca
Miele Asia
Miglietta Lucia
Monte Valentina
Picanza Claudia
Forth group:
Pietratonio Giada
Rainone Marta
Reale Giusy
Spontoni Chiara
Vallario Sophia
Venuti Valeria
Teacher: Guidiana Macchiagodena