Discussion week 6 hum111

“Europe’s Cathedral Architecture” Please respond to the following, using sources under the Explore heading as the basis of your response:

• Identify the key functions of stained glass windows in the Gothic
  style in Europe’s cathedral architecture. Identify two (2) differences
  between the Romanesque and Gothic cathedral structures, and discuss
  which you prefer and the reasons why. Identify one (1) existing
  structure (the closer to your home the better) that is Romanesque or
  Gothic, and explain the features that support your identification.

Explore

Gothic Style of Cathedral Architecture

• Chapter 12 (pp. 407-413), Stained glass windows; review Week 6 Music Folder
• Stained glass windows at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9727p6ozlYo
• Key differences between Romanesque and Gothic cathedrals at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D20tG65TWic

Please be sure to use Template for Discussion Week 6
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Week 6 Discussion Template

Hello
Awesome Classmates and the wonderful and amazing Dr. C (Ok, so you
don’t have to use those cool adjectives, lol), here is my main post to
the Week 6 Discussion: “Europe’s Cathedral Architecture”

Key functions of stained glass windows

• Well
  there are two main areas to discuss in this section. Assess how
  stained glass provided an opportunity to increase the amount of light
  within buildings, especially Gothic style buildings. Another key
  function of stained glass was that it gave the church an opportunity.
  Think about this, how do you teach lessons on Christianity to a
  population that was largely illiterate? Even the mass, which was
  conducted in Latin, was not a language most people could understand.

Two structural differences between Romanesque and Gothic cathedrals

• Ok,
  here you can assess the overall design. One structure is very solid,
  almost like a fortress, with few windows and thick solid walls. Think
  about how one would feel inside such a structure, dark and lit by
  hundreds of candles. Then talk about Gothic architecture, stretching
  higher and higher in the sky, with lots of windows, light etc. Then
  think about how people felt sitting inside one of these structures

I prefer (Gothic or Romanesque) style because

• For this section specifically say which style you prefer and then elaborate a bit as to why

An example of (Romanesque or Gothic) architecture near me is

• Ok,
  this section should be easy, especially for Gothic style buildings.
  Many churches in your area, especially Catholic ones are probably Gothic
  in style. Public buildings, like a courthouse or library might be more
  Romanesque in nature. This would be a great spot to include a
  picture. You can certainly use Google to find a picture of a building
  your local area to add to your post. So clearly identify the name of
  the building, the location of it and which style you think it best
  represents