AHIS BC 1001x Lecture Notes - Lecture 22: The Cloisters, Flying Buttress, Conques
30 Aug 2016
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New light: the rise of gothic architecture in france. They need places to stay, food, and supplies. Thus economic growth starts to occur around these sites. Often it was local lords who had the most control over the populace. However in this period there is more monarchical rule (consolidated) Would take ages to build, almost generations since it depended on money and time. First fully articulated section of gothic architecture with all of its determinants. Elements that move upward (will become the ribs of ribbed vaults) to form ribbed groin vaults. Transverse arch, longitudinal ridges, groin, diagonal arch, and pier. Relic of sancta camisa given by charles the bold in 876. Supposedly part of the garment worn by mary when she gave birth to jesus. These are an element designed to move that thrust down into the ground. Stone elements are cut out of this circular window. Central portal, detail of right side jamb. c. 1145-1155.
