AP European Summer Work Chapter 9: The flowering of Medieval Civilizations Cultural Developments: in the 12th and early 13th century‚ education was revolutionized‚ the Bureaucratization of monarchies was introduced‚ the commercial transactions in cities‚ and the development of church and civil law as society became wealthier and more expansive. The Rise of Universities: In the high middle ages‚ universities revolutionized the world. Monastic Schools; monastic schools were found favorable
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Stanford White www.greatbuildings.com/architects/McKim_Mead_and_White.html 4Works Cited "Stanford White." Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia‚ 6Th Edition (2011): 1. Academic Search Complete. Web. 2 Dec. 2012. 4Works Cited Paul‚ Goldberger. "ARCHITECTURE VIEW; The City That Was And the City That Is Now." New York Times 18 Aug. 1991: 30. Academic Search Complete. Web. 2 Dec. 2012. These architects were fundamentally non-ideological -- this is the most important lesson their work holds
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NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL Notre dame cathedral means cathedral of our lady of paris in french literature.It is known a very important building in mediavel ages in france.Notre dame’s first version was a splendid church built by Childebert I‚ the king of franks at that time‚and was already the cathedral of paris in 10th century.Also having become the churchs of area of kings of Europe .On the other hand Maurice de sully was the bishop of paris at that time ‚ he wanted to give the developing a cathedral
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occurred in Europe leading up to the Middle Ages (has) have had a lasting effect on architecture and design today. The enduring values of medieval art and architecture can be split up into five major styles‚ early Christian‚ Byzantine‚ Islamic‚ Romanesque and Gothic. The most influential period was the Gothic‚ which is known for its significant change from classical architecture; this change from classical architecture aided in the Gothic era’s transformation to its own identity. The Medieval period
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Romanesque After the decline of the Roman Empire‚ the building of large churches in Western Europe gradually gained momentum with the spread of organized monasticism under the rule of Saint Benedict and others. A huge monastery at Cluny‚ only a fraction of which still exists‚ was built using a simplified Roman style‚ stout columns‚ thick walls‚ small window openings and semi-circular arches. The style spread with monasticism throughout Europe. The technique of building high vaults in masonry was
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art that later influenced the early Renaissance period. Previous art movements influenced the middle Ages along with humans evolving art to new and traditional biblical concepts. Three periods of art that influenced the middle Ages were Gothic‚ Romanesque‚ and Early Christian. Some of the traditions influencing the Middle Ages’ past and present include Classical
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of the time. Gothic architecture mirrors an aesthetic sensibility and dynamic mindset. Gothic cathedrals‚ with slight structural frames‚ flying buttresses‚ and pointed arches‚ display a more artistic sensibility and dynamism uncharacteristic of Romanesque cathedrals. Gothic cathedrals have pointed arches and higher walls. Gothic cathedrals have many large windows with stained glass‚ creating an effect of luminosity and light. Gargoyles‚ which were believed to keep away evil‚ are another distinguishing
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LEANING TOWER OF PISA The tower in Pisa‚ Italy‚ is famous simply because it leans. Although the tower is famous because it leans‚ it is an outstanding example of Romanesque architecture‚ and would probably be famous‚ even if it didn’t lean. The height of the tower is 55.86 m (183.27 ft) from the ground on the lowest side and 56.70 m (186.02 ft) on the highest side. The width of the walls at the base is 4.09 m (13.42 ft) and at the top 2.48 m (8.14 ft). Its weight is estimated at 14‚500 metric
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walls it was so peaceful that one could hear a pin drop. The chapel within the castle walls houses the tombs of dead bishops and princes. Their likenesses‚ engraved forever on the floors of the holy mausoleum‚ spoke to my soul. While gazing upon the Romanesque style carvings and the Gothic style architecture‚ I felt transported into a metaphysical realm. The alters of gold magnified the sunlight and reflected it off the ground floor etchings‚ presenting the tombs in an otherworldly light. Exiting the
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