Virtual Sandwiched In with Thomas Germano - Gothic Architecture

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Time: Sep 25, 2020 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Gothic Architecture (Francigenum Opus)
Abbot Suger (c1081–1151), is credited with inventing Gothic architecture with a belief that art was central to religious experience. In 1140–44 Suger renovated the eastern end of his church, the abbey of Saint-Denis, the first major building project in the new Gothic style. Gothic cathedrals, in Paris (Notre-Dame), Soissons, Chartres, Bourges, Reims and Amiens followed in a move towards greater height, light and volume. Later, the Gothic style was also used for secular buildings.
An invention credited to the French, Gothic became an international European style from 1250-1400. Enthusiasm for the Gothic style became less popular notably in Florence, Italy where in the early 15th century, it was replaced with the Renaissance style. In northern Europe the style continued into the 16th century and even made a return in Neo Gothic Revivalism in 19th century America.
Professor Thomas Germano will present a visual lecture discussing Gothic architecture with an emphasis on the Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris and its current status since the fire of April, 2019.