Civilizations have evolved and prospered throughout history, producing unique buildings and architectural styles along the way. The buildings are expressed as society’s values and unique characteristics that are simply astonishing. Medieval cathedrals were the product of more than a 1000 years of both religion and architectural evolution. Medieval cathedrals played a major role in Christian heritage, the gothic and architecture. The medieval period, with its boundless faith and energetic spirit, found an ultimate expression in the cathedral…
The period approximately from 1000 to the late 1300s can be concerned to be the time of full bloom of the Gothic cathedral. As the famous architectural style, the Gothic style was originated from France. In this essay, French gothic and English gothic have been selected to demonstrate how two historical periods can have many differences but still remain true to their own religious variations, architectural features and functions and meanings to create insightful parallels. Five of the French cathedrals and one of the English cathedrals have been selected to represent French and English gothic periods respectively, including Notre-Dame Cathedral (Figure 1), Chartres Cathedral (Figure 2), Amiens Cathedral (Figure 3), Beauvais Cathedral (Figure…
Frankfurt is West Germany's most important financial and commercial center and hub of its transportation network.…
The fire began around 2:40 in the basement of Our Lady of the Angels School. It had burnt unnoticed for 20 to 30 minutes, while it slowly filled the staircases with toxic gases and smoke. While the fire was burning in the basement, and the heat rising , the intense heat shattered a window giving the fire a new supply of oxygen to feed off. The staircase from the basement to the first floor burst into flames and smoke swirled up the stairwells. The first floor had heavy wooden doors that blocked the fire and heat, but the second floor had no doors at all, letting the fire and…
In the early 1930s, the German economy was too weak to support ongoing construction work, so Speer’s architectural skill and training was laid aside. Speer’s personal wealth…
A Levi Strauss museum is maintained in Buttenheim, Germany, located in the 1687 house where Strauss was born. There is also a…
The church was harmed again in 1549 when preachers incited a mob, which ransacked the church. The rioting took a toll on the interior of the church. Shortly after the riots, the spire was struck by lightning; the building decayed and became somewhat condemned and run-down.…
Council of Europe (1977) Historic towns centers in the development of present-day towns, Council of Europe: Symposium, Strasbourg.…
From the 12th century to the 15th century, the city has become the political, religious, economic and cultural center of each feudal kingdom. The church became the city's tallest majestic, magnificent building, based on this background, this period the rise of the feudal society the great development of the product - Gothic art. "Gothic" refers to…
In the medieval period of Germany, a new form of architecture developed. Today it’s known as Gothic, although this was a name given after the fact when the style was considered barbaric. In the modern world it’s recognized for its beauty. Gothic architecture made cathedrals huge, open, and bright, during a period where taller buildings had to be small and dark to support their ceilings.…
Gothic Cathedrals Basilica Church of Saint-Denis, built by Abbot Suger and completed in 1144, is often cited as the first truly Gothic building. Gothic Cathedrals represented a new style of architecture, and reflected the social change going on in the medieval times. The elaborate walls and colorful glass show the change beginning to occur. Before we got to the wonderful cathedrals we see now, everything was described as “Romanesque” type of architecture. Then once we get to 1144 Abbot Suger is the catalyst of the change in architecture.…
In 1999 the students opened an exhibition in the “Alte Synagoge” on “Arisierung” (arianising?) and boycott of Jewish life and possessions n Wuppertal. For the opening ceremony Dr. Hilde Rohlen-Wohlgemuth, whose father was the owner of one of the largest department stores in Wuppertal, was the guest of honor.…
8. What three major cities are located on the Rhine? Basel, Switzerland; Bonn, Germany and Strasbourg, France…
The‘Germania’Project - Speer was given the role of GBI (inspector general of buildings for the renovation of the federal capital. This is an important role for Speer as this shaped Hitler’s vision for a greater Germany. This is shown through the construction of massive buildings that would boost moral for the German people.…
Valkenburg is a small municipality city located in south-eastern of Dutch province of Limburg, the Netherlands. Its population is about 17,778 people with 36, 91 km2 of area. It is also known as municipality with the river Geul in the city centre, and loads of attraction. Family Park Valkenier; underground caverns and museum; the highest castle remains in the Netherlands; cycling tours; restaurants; nightlife; wellness and SPA facilities; casino and…