Top Ten French Gothic Cathedrals
The Gothic style originated in France; the Ile de France and Picardy are dotted with fine cathedrals.These ten cathedrals represent the heights of the Gothic style. But warning; if you get addicted, you’re going to want to search out the others too – Sens and Senlis, Soissons, Noyon, Mantes… you might [...]
Some of the greatest and most enduring accomplishments and advances of the Renaissance were in architecture and the fine arts. The main emphasis of these areas was on humanity and human nature and as a result it was a conscious turn away from the otherworldly concerns of the Middle Ages.
Renaissance Replacement of Gothic Style Architecture
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The earliest art from the Middle Ages was created under the rule of the emperor Charlemagne. In 768, Charlemagne became king of the Franks, the Germanic tribe that occupied modern day France. He was crowned emperor by Pope Leo III in 800. His contributions to the Catholic Church made it the cultural force it eventually [...]
Most tourists visit the town of Chartres, an hour south of Paris, to view the famous Gothic cathedral, but there is much more to this town and its environs. Chartres is an ancient town visitors need to take time to melt into using all their senses.
Visiting Chartres
Chartres sits on the banks of the Eure River [...]
Seen from miles around at the heart of Kent, Canterbury Cathedral is an integral part of the city’s World Heritage, praised for its Gothic architecture and stained glass windows. It’s acknowledged as the cradle of Christianity in England and is the seat of the Anglican Church. The cathedral’s long history began with by the arrival [...]
