I have noticed that many of my classmates have found interest in the Gothic time period.One of these is Justine, who noted that Gothic architecture created an airiness, weightlessness and earthly feel. Because of the strength of the religion during this time, one of the most important and influential structures was the cathedral, that possessed many common features, pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and flying buttresses, (there are examples of theses in both of our blogs). One of the more common cathedrals is Notre Dame, Justine noted that there is one in Paris and another in Chartres, France. I really loved the modern application spaces that she had found.
My friend Dana said that the reason the Gothic era is interesting for her is because churches in today's society are far from being the center of city life, yet back then it was. This shows how different the world is now in comparison to the Gothic time period. It is interesting to take that into perspective. Dana also enjoyed the two different versions of the Notre Dame, and mentioned how immaculate their exterior and interiors are.
As we follow through with class and the timeline of interior design, it is persuading me to become a world traveler!
Review these students blogs at:
http://www.history1jvs.blogspot.com/ -Justine
http://www.fcs338dthomas.blogspot.com/p/gothic_20.html -Dana
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