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    The Acropolis and Chartres Cathedral are two building with immense historical and cultural value that are admired to this day. In Arts and Ideas, Marien Warner and William Fleming discuss about the physical features and purposes of these iconic structures and the ingenuity implemented in them. They were not only build as religious or cultural centers, but also to prove that they are capable of producing works that are different and revolutionary with regards of their esthetics and architecture. Although

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    Chartres Cathedral and St. Stephen’s Cathedral ​Chartres Cathedral is a medieval Catholic cathedral and Gothic masterpiece of the Latin Church that was constructed between 1194 and 1220. It is located in the northwestern part of France and is also known as Notre Dame of Chartres. Before the reconstruction of the Cathedral, there have been five churches on the site of Chartres, all of which were burned down. This was seen as a series of disasters that spurred people to rebuild. Chartres Cathedral

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    Chartres Cathedral Chartres Cathedral is one of the most significant achievements of all the historical architecture. Additionally, it is entirely preserved with its original details. The unique features of the cathedral are intact, and thus when one visits the place, he or she is likely to encounter the authentic architecture work as it was done many years ago. Chartres Cathedral symbolizes an atmosphere of awe and holiness (Katzenellenbogen, 2). As such, it was built for religious purposes. However

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    Through seeing beautiful things humanity is led upwards. The beauty of a cathedral is good and is a creation of God; therefore, through looking at its magnificence we can be led to higher divine knowledge, similar to the way one is led to a higher understanding of God when reading Aquinas’ works. The repetitive, supporting structures of both the architecture of a Cathedral, and the composition of the Summa Theologiae, guides the human mind and spirit upwards and closer to God. The only way one

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    The Cathedral of Chartres is located Southwest of Paris in Chartres, France. The Cathedral of Chartres is considered one of the most exquisite representations of the French Gothic architectural style. This Cathedral was constructed during 1194 through 1250, yet still contains many of its original artifacts such as the stained glass art. The North facing Rose

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    architecture from the medieval French era is known as the Chartres Cathedral (AKA the Notre-Dame de Chartres or Cathedral of Notre-Dame). This building is currently located in France in the medieval town of Chartres, about fifty miles southwest of Paris (2 Chartres Cathedral, Chartres Cathedral). It is consequently ranked as one of the three chief examples of Gothic French architecture (The Editors of Encyclopedia Britannica, Chartres Cathedral). The effort and meticulousness that was put into this

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    Kelsey Day Art History 1 A staple of French Gothic art is the Chartres Cathedral. It was partly built in 1145 then continued construction over 26 years. A significant window in the Chartres Cathedral is the Incarnation of Christ window. This window is the largest of the three lancet windows under the rose at the West end of the Chartres Cathedral (Fletcher 2015). This window shows the life of Christ and his most popular outings and life events. The Incarnation of Christ window “tells the story

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    The Chartres Cathedral was, mostly constructed between 1194 and 1220 in Chartres, France. While the construction of the Colosseum was 1,100 years earlier sometime between 70 and 72 ce in the center of the city of Rome, Italy Encyclopedia Britannica (2014). During the erections of these buildings, the architects not only desired to reach great heights visually, but also aspired to pioneer new techniques. This is why through innovation and experimentation there are several distinguishing characteristics

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    ca. (1000-1300) thirteen century Gothic Church. The Chartres Cathedral Church is one of the most important in France. After a fire in 1134 destroy the town of Chartres the west front of the cathedral. The rebuilding of the west facade between 1145-50. It was once known as Notre Dame de Chartres but today is known as Chartres Cathedral. This church has the essential parts of a Christian basilica. The cathedral is locates in the town of Chartres, Northwester France. It is one of three Gothic French

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    Chartres Cathedral The Chartres Cathedral(Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Chartres) is a French Gothic architecture found in the Medieval town of Chartres 50 miles from Paris. It is ranked as an example of the gothic French architecture, it is not only known for its architectural innovations but it is also known for the numerous sculptures and its stained glass. The cathedrals alliance with the Virgin Mary made it with the destination for the pilgrims in the middle ages. Chartres is the only cathedral

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