Discussion Post: "Europe's Cathedral Architecture"
You are the manager: In this scenario your company wants to buy a piece of International property in Europe. The goal is to tear down a historick building and put up a shopping center. Europeans are protesting because it says your company does not understand or appreciate European historical architecture. As the manager what will you do?
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Gothic Style of Cathedral Architecture
Chapter 12 is the chapter to focus on....if you have the hard copy book..(pp. 407-413) is a good place to start. If you have ebook, please use search bar.
Do online search for Chartres Cathedral - Medieval Cathedrals of France - Documentary on Youtube: (Please copy and paste link in your youtube search bar) )
Format for Discussion
Hello Awesome Classmates and Dr C!
i. Identify two key functions of stained-glass windows in the Gothic style in Europe's cathedral architecture.What purpose did the stained-glass windows serve
ii. Identify two differences between the Romanesque and Gothic cathedral structures
iii. Identify one existing structure (the closer to your home the better) that is Romanesque or Gothic and identify two features that support your identification.
iv. Will you tear down the historic building and build the shopping center? (Your Opinion).
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.