Catherine: An Example Of Gothic Architecture

2.) Gothic Architecture: Gothic architecture would be a key concept in the building of many churches. From the 13th to the 17th century in Medieval Europe, members of the church aimed to build the most epic cathedrals they could in order to develop a structure that would represent a “liminal space” which essentially a place that represents a heavenly existence and is beyond the threshold of earth. To understand how church members were able to do this, the Basilica of St Denis will be used as an example of Gothic Architecture. Some of the most crucial architectural developments that were developed to support the construction of such large cathedrals were the flying buttress, the point arch, and the vaulted ceiling. Most importantly however, is the implications of Gothic Architecture in Western Civilization. Many of the advancements that were developed during this time period became an architectural foundations

A very notable role she played was in ending the Avignon Papacy. However, in terms of Western Civilization, her actions and words plays a much more important role in history than simply what she did during the 14th century. Most notably, Catherine of Siena represents a saint through her actions towards establishing peace. In particular, in here Letter 74 To Pope Gregory XI, in Avignon she states “Peace, peace, peace, my dear babbo, and no more war! Let us set out against our enemies, wearing as armor the most holy cross and carrying the sword of God's sweet holy word.” (1.6). One can observe that through this statement, her status of saint is exemplified. However, more importantly, is that Catherine of Siena continues to be a paradigm for the means by which one should practice religion as her emphasis is towards adherence to peace and the teachings of God rather than to the disputes that could result from the