GOTHIC FRANCE 1

GOTHIC IN FRANCE

is called ‘L’ architecture Ogivale’ from the word ogive referring to a pointed arch

Vaulting framework of intersecting pointed arch ribs known as the

‘

OGIVAL’ system

Chevet

an apse having a surrounding ambulatory of which are chapels)

Lady chapel

chapel dedicated to the Virgin Mary

Chantry chapel –

for religious services to whomever the donor

directs.

Fleche

slender spire rising from a roof

lancettes”

distinguished by pointed arches and geometric tracery windows

rayonnant

distinguished by circular windows with wheel tracery

Tertiare

also called “flamboyant”, is a florid late

Gothic style characterized by flame-like window tracery

BASILICA OF SAINT-DENIS

was formerly an abbey and

the first monumental masterpiece of Gothic art by Abbot Suger

SENS CATHEDRAL

has an unusually wide nave and larger in overall scale than Saint-

Denis

ALBI CATHEDRAL

large

vaulted hall, 18. m., the widest in France. It is claimed to be the largest

brick building in the world

AMIENS CATHEDRAL

has slightly projecting transepts and sweeping

chevet of 7 chapels

BEAUVAIS CATHEDRAL

having the highest nave in Europe

BOURGES CATHEDRAL

is remarkable for the absence of transepts

LE MANS CATHEDRAL

has a notable

chevet with13 chapels of unusual projection

Christendom

the "true cross" of Christ, the "Crown of Thorns

STRASBOURG CATHEDRAL

Today it is the 6th tallest church in the world

NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL

burned down in April 2019 due to faulty electrical wiring and

gutted mostly the wooden parts like the roof and its famous spire.

Its restoration was a challenge as the Heritage Commission wants t

REIMS CATHEDRAL

Smiling Angel

of Reims' and the strikingly classical-inspired Visitation

SOISSONS CATHEDRAL

imitation

of those of Notre Dame de Paris

ROUEN CATHEDRAL

has the highest spire in France (151m.)

LE MONT SAINT MICHEL

Known as "the Wonder of the West

The CHAPEL OF

SAINT HUBERT in (Chateau d’Amboise)

is the burial place of

Leonardo da Vinci