The development of architecture in Scandinavia is a prominent theme which has come to light within this Swedish Art course. Notably, the styles of buildings which will be explored differ significantly from personal familiarity, as well as observations, of buildings at home in the United Kingdom. At the same time, these architectural changes provide important reference points for the development of Swedish art; they signify influential factors such as religion and politics, and the subsequent impacts on cultural trends. Moreover, the progressive modifications of architecture also enable key periods in history to be distinguished more easily. Specific focus will be given to the changing architectural styles within Sweden, with references to interiors …show more content…
The overall architectural designs – complimented by interiors suited for worship – provided frameworks to support the emergence of the Catholic Church. Lund Cathedral is a fundamental example of architecture from this period, which started being built in 1103. As well as being of central importance to Lund, the Cathedral is also affiliated with Denmark’s history; it was considered the ‘religious heart’ of Denmark, and served for the congregation between kings and nobility. The construction was important because it required skills and knowledge which had not previously been used in Scandinavia. As a result, Lund became the cultural centre for the development of Romanesque architecture. In turn, this influenced the construction of similar small structures in Scandinavia, such as Borrie church in Ystad, built in the early 1100’s. The basic structure of Romanesque churches derives from the Roman basilica, adopted by the early Christian church in Rome. The orientation of a typical Romanesque church is where the altar lies at the east end, facing Jerusalem. Lund Cathedral consists of an oblong floor plan, with a nave, chancel and an apse. Seen from above, the transept extends beyond the side walls, resulting in a cross shape; this church design came to dominate in Western Europe for many centuries. Lund cathedral …show more content…
The Minster has a wide, decorated Gothic nave and chapter house, a perpendicular Gothic quire and east end, and early English north and south transepts. The nave contains the ‘West Window’ constructed in 1338, with its design colloquially known as ‘The Heart of Yorkshire’. Additionally, situated over the Lady Chapel in the east end is the largest expanse of medieval stained glass in the world. In the south transept, the famous ‘Rose Window’ can also be found. These large, vibrant designs give the Minster a very light, tranquil atmosphere; this juxtaposes to Lund Cathedral, which is distinctively dark. Upon first entering Lund Cathedral, the small windows create a more sombre feel. However, this does not diminish its beauty and culturally fascinating architectural design, which signifies key differences between Romanesque and Gothic
Both St. John the Baptist Cathedral and Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Chartres are constructed in French Gothic style which means that architecturally they have many similarities. However, the 700 year gap between their construction
I chose two cathedrals for my post, the Durham Cathedral and the Chartres Cathedral. The Durham Cathedral, my example of Romanesque architecture, was built from local sandstone in 1087-1133 CE (the east wing was replaced in 1242) and is currently located in Nothern England. The Gothic style structure, the Chartres Cathedral (also known as the Cathedral of Notre-Dame), was mostly constructed between 1194 and 1220 CE due to a fire causing it to be rebuilt. Assembled utilizing limestone, this colossal structure is currently located in France and is known for it’s strikingly beautiful stained-glass windows. These structures share a few similarities, like their ribbed groin vaults (the crossing segments on the ceiling of the hallways), the high-placed windows as well as their huge circular window that were added to provide light and a
After walking inside and trying to first experience, the church, and all its beauty and ornateness, I began examining the floor plan and elevations of the cathedral. Grace Cathedral was build in a gothic style, which it represents in its architecture inside and out. There were three huge rose windows. One at the very top of the main entrance and one on either end of the transept. There wer...
This carried on in to the 18th century where more and more people dabbled in the gothic style with out a full understanding of how gothic architecture worked as a structural system. They confused stages of the gothic period, which were later defined by Thomas Rickman in is writing, and also used Classical forms such as pilaster and venetian windows. Many interiors were of a classical form a layout and some times other style were thrown in. Some gothic forms were even used on the exterior of building where they didn’t perform the function they were meant to. This shows how little the architects of the 18th century studied the mediaeval and how little they understood it.
This work is typical for this era because the architectural style Gothic is known for its height being tall and made from stone and tall flying buttress...
To the right and left, in the middle of each wall, a tall and narrow Gothic window looked out upon a closed corridor which pursued the windings of the suite. These windows were of stained glass whose colour varied in accordance with the prevailing hue of the decorations of the chamber into which it opened. That at the eastern extremity was hung, for example, in blue—and vividly blue were its windows. The second chamber was purple in its ornaments and tapestries, and here the panes were purple. The third was green throughout, and so were the casements.
This cathedral was built during the Medieval Period for the worshipers of God. To this day pilgrims come to see the pure, Gothic cathedral. The massive cathedral seems to loom overhead as if a symbol of God watching over the worshippers that visit. The earlier church burned in 1194, it was rebuilt and has gained a much more appreciated and admirable character distinction, statuary, and stained glass. The distinct character of the thirteenth century was captured, through the “Age of Faith” period. The architecture is Gothic which was very popular in the 1200s. Gothic architects created a frame of support with columns and arches so that the walls no longer need to support the ceilings, but are freed up to hold windows. The Gothic structure allows for plenty of windows. Chartres has a significant collection of medieval stained glass, with over 150 early thirteenth century windows. The windows allowed sunlight to enter the dark, Gothic cathedral in order to highlight the story of Christ through the stained glass windows told throughout history to pilgrims alike. These windows create a spiritual and promising place for thought and prayer. Stained glass was used to help teach the stories of Christ to people that were illiterate during the medieval times. While most worshippers of that day were illiterate, comprehending the symbolism of the story of Christ in each of the windows was vital and gave meaning towards adversity during the medieval ages, as they struggled through their dark and dreary lives, which were filled with hopefulness, while viewing the story through the stained glass windows. The windows are also...
It is the new decade after the end of world war two and modernism is a well-established practice. Its pioneers and spearheads are prevalent figures looming over the new architects and designers who are trying to make their mark in the shadows of such historically influential people. With new technologies and materials emerging from the world wars the next era of modernism had started to evolved, bringing with it philosophies and ideas which seemed far removed from those of the pioneers of modernism “What emerged in the late 1940s and 1950s was an expanding synthesis of questions utterly removed from the confident statements of the pioneers.”(Spade 1971,10) Two significant buildings were designed in the 50's, both of them for educational institutes and to house students of architecture, there were both designed in completely different styles and methods. The first is Ludwig Mies van der Rohes' Crown Hall, finished in 1956 and designed as a part of a campus master plan for the Illinois Institute of technology in Chicago. Mies' design for Crown Hall is one of his most realised expressio...
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It will discuss the different types of dwellings throughout recorded human history from the perspective of how art and culture influences building design. This will fulfill my own curiosity to understand the different influences on homebuilding and design over the years and how people have dealt with these changes.
The windows were of stained glass showing bible stories and saints lives in them, And the design structure enabled cathedrals to rise higher than ever. It even became a contest for architects – who could build a cathedral as tall as possible. A cross shape was used for windows allowing crossbowmen to shoot attackers from the inside, and a cross plan was also used for the shape of a cathedral as seen from a bird’s eye view.
Another aspect of Gothic architecture, that was heavily influenced by religion, is the implementation and utilization of the rose window. It depicts the final judgement of man and is part of the Gothic tradition in which biblical and historical stories were portrayed in stained glass and sculpture. At a time when most of the population was illiterate, these embellishments made biblical scripture available to everyone. [Pevsner, Nikolaus. 1963. An Outline of European Architecture. Harmondsworth, Middlesex: Penguin Books.]
When I was a child I used to be frightened of entering such a place for it seemed so imposing and somewhat dangerous, especially when music was being played. One day, in order to keep a promise I had made, I saw myself forced to enter. It took me quite a while to get the courage to pass through the old oak door, but the moment I stepped in, I realized just how enchanting and breathtaking this building could be. Its fantastic architecture and exquisite frescoes reflect perfectly the unity between this earth and the unseen kingdom of angels in such a manner that one cannot say where one ends and the other begins. The way in which the church was built is also the vivid testimony of a medieval period. Although it is a place that can sometimes be cold and ask for respect it is where prayers are answered and magic is done. An overwhelming feeling of inner harmony takes over you once you enter and God seems much closer. Darkness and light are welded perfectly together creating Redemption’s house. The tower allows you to see the entire town from the smallest river to the biggest building site, offering you its mightiness.
Poker is undeniably a male dominated game. Think of the top casino movies and you’ll struggle to think of a female character that was depicted as the actual player rather than the distraction. With that in mind, can ladies play poker too? In Casino Royale, James Bond is shown playing a game of poker, as the HM agent Vespa Lynd walks into the room, all eyes are on her and not the poker table.