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gothic in france Flashcards

1
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an apse having a surrounding ambulatory of which are chapels

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Chevet

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chapel dedicated to the virgin Mary

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Lady chapel

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for religious services to whomever the donor directs

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Chantry chapel

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4
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slender spire rising from a roof

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Fleche

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5
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where the french gothic periods were based

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evolution of window tracery

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sometimes called “lancettes” and distinguished by pointed arches and geometric tracery windows

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Primaire period (12th cent.)

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sometimes called “rayonnant” and distinguished by circular windows with wheel tracery

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Secondaire period (13th cent.)

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also called ‘flamboyant’, is a florid style of late Gothic and characteristics by flame-like window tracery

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Tertiare (14th-16th cent.)

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is a fortress church with a large vaulted hall, 18m, the widest in France.

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ALBI CATHEDRAL

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has slightly projecting transepts and sweeping chevet of 7 chapels. It was inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1981

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AMIENS CATHEDRAL

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it was discovered that the western façade of the cathedral was originally painted in multiple colors.

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AMIENS CATHEDRAL

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is the most daring achievement of Gothic architecture, having the highest nave in Europe (48.5m). It has 3 tiers of flying buttresses

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BEAUVAIS CATHEDRAL

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is remarkable for the absence of transepts and shortness in proportion to width. It was inscribed in UNESCO World Heritage List in 1992

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BOURGES CATHEDRAL

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has a notable chevet with 13 chapels of unusual projection

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LE MANS CATHEDRAL

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was conceived by Louis IX as a kind of gigantic reliquary for the most precious religious relics in all Christendom – the “true cross” of Christ the “Crown of Thorns” and other relics connected to the actual passion of Christ.

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LE SAINTE CHAPELLE

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The windows fill more the 3 quarters of the height of the walls producing a luminous filigree (delicate ornamental tracery) effect

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LE SAINTE CHAPELLE

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17
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is a Latin Rite Catholic cathedral and one of the finest examples of French Gothic. It has the most complete collections of medieval stained glass in the world. 152 of the 186 windows are original.

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CHARTRES CATHEDRAL

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The stained glass windows are renowned for their vivid blue colour, especially in a representation of the Madonna and Child known as the Blue Virgin Window.

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CHARTRES CATHEDRAL

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Stone Made Bible

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Chartres

20
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is known as one of the most beautiful late gothic cathedrals in Europe.

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Strasbourgh Cathedral

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was the world’s tallest building from 1647 to 1874. Today it is the 6th tallest church in the world

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Strasbourgh Cathedral

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dates from the 12th century and is known for its imposing towers

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LAON CATHEDRAL

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is one of the oldest French Gothic Cathedrals was begun by Bishop Maurice de Sully. It was restore and saved from destruction by Eugene Viollet-le-Duc, one of France’s most famous architects. It was inscribed in UNESCO World Heritage List in 1991. Notre Dame is 700 years old.

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NOTRE DAME

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coronation church of the French kings and one of the finest gothic structures ever built. Its vast scale, masterful design and rich sculptural adornment are virtually without equal.

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REIMS CATHEDRAL

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The façade is the finest portion of the building, and one of the great masterpieces of medieval architecture.
- Beautiful sculptures (500 in all) from the 13th & 14th cent. Adorn the three main portals and include such famous figures as the ‘Smiling Angel of Reims’ and the strikingly classical-inspired Visitation.

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REIMS CATHEDRAL

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Located on the left-hand doorway of the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Reims is this famous statue of smiling angel known as “Sourire de Reims”, it is also the emblem for the city of Reims.

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THE SMILING ANGEL OF REIMS CATHEDRAL

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construction began about 1195 and continued into the late 13th century.
- The single tower dates from the mid-13th century and is an imitation of those of Notre Dame de Paris.

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  1. SOISSONS CATHEDRAL
28
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has the highest spire in France (151m), erected in 1876.
It was the world’s tallest building from 1876 to 1880.
it’s Spire was built in the 16th century late Gothic Pd. (Flamboyant Style).

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  1. ROUEN CATHEDRAL
29
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used to be a fortified stronghold of the Roman-Bretons in the 6th and 7th century.

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LE MONT ST. MICHEL

30
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is best known for the medieval Benedictine Abbey and steepled church built in 966.

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LE MONT ST. MICHEL

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took more than 500 years to build one of France’s greatest medieval monuments. It is known as “the Wonder of the West”, the abbey and the surrounding bay were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979.

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LE MONT ST. MICHEL

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a historic fortified city, was restored in 1853 by Eugene Viollet-le-Duc.

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CARCASSONE

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by Richard the Lionheart. It has a complex and advanced design, & uses early principles of concentric fortification. It was also one of the earliest European castles to use machicolations.

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CHATEAU GAILLARD

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was a defensive military architecture from the Middle Ages by Louis I de Valois. It underwent a major restoration in the 19th century by Eugene Viollet-le-Duc. It was classified as a monument historique by the French Ministry of Culture.

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CHATEAU DE PIERREFONDS

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was once home to the French royal court. It was built of French late Gothics Flamboyant Style

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CHATEAU D’ AMBOISE

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is the burial place of Leonardo da Vinci.

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CHAPEL OF SAINT HUBERT

37
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The principal side elevation was in an elaborate Renaissance style, probably dating from 1572. Its roof has 3 storeys of dormer windows. it’s dominating belfry is 76m high.

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HOTEL DE VILLE, Arras

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has a notable tower built in the late Gothic Flamboyant Style.

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HOTEL DE VILLE, BOURGES

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was built in late Gothic Flamboyant Style with mullioned windows, traceried parapet & central tower.

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HOTEL DE VILLE, Compiegne

40
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was built by Roulland Le Roux in late Gothic Style

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PALAIS DE JUSTICE, Rouen

41
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was converted during the Renaissance into a residence, the main body of the building is roofed in the gothic style.

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CHATEAU DE CHATEAUDUN

42
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was the residence of several French kings.

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CHATEAU DE BLOIS

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