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/Home/Arts/Architecture/Buildings & Projects/Churches Winchester Cathedral Walk Votes:0 A walk around Winchester cathedral Introduction The county town of Winchester in Hampshire contains one of the world's great cathedrals. In a few hours gentle walking we will explore this historic building, its surroundings, and 900 years of history. We can look on it in different ways.... as art history as a technological achievement as a historical artefact as a cultural and religious symbol The walk is in four parts It starts with a general orientation, moves into the cathedral grounds to examine the outside of the building, continues with the main details of the interior, and ends by looking at the relationship between the cathedral and the city of Winchester. General Orientation . Once England's capital, but now a quiet market town, Winchester is built on the banks of the river Itchen Read More Go to Site 123VOYAGE South West France: Churches Votes:0 Churches *** NEW! Forums and picture gallery at VISITORS CENTRE. And don't forget our online boutique *** 123VOYAGE: | Home | Areas | Towns | To do | To see | Transport | Magazine | HOTELS &c | SHOPPING | Other Countries | Visitors Center THIS PAGE: | TOP | Towns | COMMENTS | On this page: Featured towns Contact us to advertise on or give information for this page Religion has always been an important part of life in South West France. Nearly every village has its church, and usually it is quite old. The rival traditions of the Roman Catholic and Protestant churches - Pau provided France's Protestant king, Henri IV, of which the area is still very proud, the converging of all the important routes for the pilgrims going to St Jacques de Compostelle in Spain, and the fiercely independent cul Read More Go to Site ?????????? ?????-???????????? ??????? ?????? Votes:0 ?????????? ?????-???????????? ??????? ?????? ??????? | ??????? ????????? | ??????? ? ???????? | ????????? ??????????? 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Read More Go to Site A Beginner's Illustrated Guide of Gothic Architecture Votes:0 Applications Historic Properties Properties For Sale About The Commission Browse By Topic Local History Links Main Page home | survey and research reports | neighborhood guides | tour guides | about HLC | contact HLC | guestbook A Description of Gothic Architecture A style featuring pointed arches and vaults in windows or doors, steeply pitched gables , and balanced thrusts in stone masonry. Stone sinews are visible in the structure. Stone curtain walls achieve great height. This is achieved with flying buttresses which direct the thrust of the heavy stone walls to prevent collapse. This style flourished in the 1200s thrugh 1400s. Gothic Revival architecture peaked from the 1750s to about 1900. It became one of the preferred styles for church achitecture in the United States. The style is Read More Go to Site Abbeys,romanesque churches in Poitou,France Votes:0 Castles of France Castles of France : Castles of Loire Valley, Centre, Pays de Loire, Poitou Charente, Berry, Sologne, Aquitaine, Bordeaux, M e doc, Saint-Emilion Ch?teaux de la Loire en Fran?ais Romanesque abbeys page 2 Accommodation nearby these sights : Holiday rentals in a Castle Cottage for rent Small cottage Cottage for 5 rental Luxury self catering Apartment Apartments in a castle Holiday castle for 3 0 Suites in castle for short stays Romanesque abbeys: Saint Savin, Nouaill?-Maupertuis Saint Savin The vast Romanesque church of Saint Savin, built on the west bank of the beautiful river Gartempe is of unequalled architectural beauty with 11th-century wall paintings listed by UNESCO as a "Historical Monument of Worldwide Importance." The paintings were drawn directly onto th Read More Go to Site Amiens Cathedral Votes:0 YOUR MUST USE NETSCAPE 2.0 TO VIEW THIS SITE. 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Home > History > Dark Ages > Anglo-Saxon Churches Home Accommodation Hotels Hostels B&B Self catering Attractions Scotland Wales England England Travel Guide Regions Cotswolds Lake District London East Anglia East Midlands Heart of England South Coast South East South West West Midlands Yorkshire & Northeast English Counties Virtual Tour of England Attractions Abbeys Ancient Sites Castles Cathedrals Countryside Gardens Historic Houses Museums Roman sites Travel Resources Tourist Info Centres Local Travel links Travel Services Tours Rail Tickets Car Rental Tourist Info Centres England Scotland Wales Heritage History Culture Travel Directory England Wales Scotland B&B Hotels Tour Opera Read More Go to Site Architecture and Heritage Votes:0 Dissertations | Thematic dissertations | Monographs | Biographies | Styles | Bibliography | Maps Sainte-Anne-de-BeauprÉ Basilica Exterior view Photo : FranÇois Brault Chapel of Sainte-Famille, Île d'OrlÉans Photo : Germain Casavant The Calvary cross in Saint-Germain de Kamouraska Photo : FranÇois Brault Algonquin cross. Amos Photo: FranÇois Brault A heritage section offering knowledge about religious architecture in QuÉbec The idea of incorporating a heritage section in the site of the QuÉbec Religious Heritage Foundation on the Internet was under consideration at the very beginning of our preliminary discussions. In keeping with the idea of offering to share the knowledge of the Foundation, it was necessary to present the religious buildings of QuÉbec covering all traditions, all regions Read More Go to Site Armenian Tourist Attractions: Echmiadzin Armenian Cathedral Votes:0 echmiadzin armenia > tourism > echmiadzin about cilicia | feedback | chat | &#169 4th-19th Centuries - Echmiadzin Town, Armavir Region "Echmiadzin Cathedral" &#169 2001 Raffi Kojian, All Rights Reserved Echmiadzin is the center of the Armenian Church . It is where the Katholikos Of All Armenians lives, and the location of Echmiadzin Church. The church, built in 480, is located in a walled compound with gardens and various structures. Echmiadzin means The coming of the only begotten because it was built were people said Jesus Himself descended from heaven to show where He wanted a church built. It is a scenic place to visit. The main church structure is pretty large, however the majority of the interior is dedicated to uses other than worship and the area you enter is much smaller Read More Go to Site Art & Architecture of Russia Votes:0 Russian Art & Architecture F rom icons and onion domes to suprematism and the Stalin baroque, Russian art and architecture seems to many visitors to Russia to be a rather baffling array of exotic forms and alien sensibilities. Without any sense of the rich tradition of Russian culture, an appreciation of the country's enormous artistic wealth becomes a game of historical anecdote--"the church where so-and-so took refuge from what's-his-name"--or a meaningless collection of aesthetic baubles--"I like the blue domes the best." In fact, Russian art and architecture are not nearly so difficult to understand as many people think, and knowing even a little bit about why they look the way they do and what they mean brings to life the culture and personality of the entire count Read More Go to Site ARTICULATED WOODEN CHURCH in Svaty Kriz Votes:0 ARTICULATED WOODEN CHURCH Welcome to the artuculated wooden church of the Evangelic Lutheran Church of Slovakia in Sv?t? Kr?. Articulated churches form a separate group in the history of wooden churches in Slovakia. They are a distinct modification of that branch of Protestant architecture which began to develop in Prusian Silesia following the example of the church in Sweidnitz and gradually spread into the neighbouring Lutheran-orientated regions. They are different from Catholic wooden churches dating from the Middle Ages, and also from the characteristic group of Ortodox churches in East Slovakia. Their style of construction shows that they grew from brick architecture. The characteristic they have in common is the central ground-plan, most frquently in the shape of Greek cross. The cr Read More Go to Site Astonishing Cathedrals Votes:0 Astonishing Cathedrals 1 This page is a collection of pictures downloaded from the world-wide web. I believe that the use of these pictures is permitted by virtue of their appearing free to view on the internet. Should this not be the case, please inform me and I will remove the picture concerned. Links to websites are included when of use but some of the sites are not available in English. MARINGA Cathedral, Brazil This is perhaps one of the most amazing constructions in the world. What is it? Is it one enormous cone or spire? The architect was Jose Augusto Balucci, and the cathedral of Nossa Senhora da Gloria (Our Lady of Victories) was erected 1959-72. Maringa Cathedral - Tourism Page (Portuguese) RIO DI JANEIRO Metropolitan Cathedral, Brazil It seems the fashion in Brasil to build (oft Read More Go to Site Cathedral Architecture Votes:0 The mighty cathedral is a symbol of god, his power, and how much people respect him. But, many of these marvelous cathedrals have either rotted away or were torn down for another reason. However, there are still some cathedrals left. One of the most famous cathedrals of today is the Notre Dame in Paris, France. We also have a cathedral in our very own Washington D. C. In this section of Architecture Through the Ages, we will be talking about how a cathedral is built and what is needed to build it. Building Material Size Gothic Vaults Gargoyles and Statues Flying Buttresses Roofs Stained Glass Windows To make these massive buildings, the builders obviously needed a lot of building material. Most of the cathedrals made back then were made up of stone, mainly limestone. The citizens had to bu Read More Go to Site Cathedrals Votes:0 [ Home ] [ Architectural History ] [ Mesoamerica ] [ China ] [ District of Columbia ] [ Egypt ] [ Europe ] [ Islamic ] [ Cathedrals ] [ Castles ] [ Fun and Entertainment ] Known as a holy sanctuary from the evils of the world, the Cathedral is also famous for their architectural marvels. From the beautiful stained glass to the ominous looking gargoyles, the cathedral is just full of eye candy. Of course, building all of these wonders is not easy and they have purposes other than for looks. If you would like to learn more, then continue and learn how a holy house is made. music Welcome to the Cathedral Slideshow Welcome to the Cathedrals Pictures Read More Go to Site CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Windows in Church Architecture Votes:0 Home Encyclopedia Summa Fathers Bible Library A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Home > Catholic Encyclopedia > W > Windows in Church Architecture Windows in Church Architecture From the beginning Christian churches, in contrast to the ancient temples , were intended to be places for the assembling of the faithful . The temperament of the people of the East and of the South where Christian houses of worship first appeared, required the admission of much light by large openings in the walls, that is, by windows. As a matter of fact the early Christian basilicas were richly provided with large windows, placed partly in the central nave , that was raised for this purpose, partly in the side aisles and faÇade . In Western Europe , or rather in the countries under Roman influen Read More Go to Site Chicago Landmarks | Gothic Revival Votes:0 Chicago Landmarks | Gothic Revival Gothic Revival A rise of interest in the church architecture of medieval France, England, and Germany during the 19th century inspired the Gothic Revival, a popular style until the 1930s. Because it was used frequently in Chicago for religious buildings, examples can be found in most community areas. The campus of the University of Chicago, however, is the city's outstanding ensemble of Gothic Revival buildings. Common characteristics are: masonry construction vertical proportions tall pointed windows, often filled with stained glass and elaborate tracery carved stone ornament, including gargoyle-like heads and figures soaring bell towers 1. Second Presbyterian Church , photo by Barbara Crane Read More Go to Site Christchurch Priory Home Page - Christchurch England Votes:0 Christchurch Priory Home Page - Christchurch England Read More Go to Site Church Architecture: Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage Votes:0 Society and Culture Folklore and Traditional Culture Language Community Ethnic Diversity Religion Anglican Roman Catholic Moravian Methodist Congregational Presbyterian Salvation Army Pentecostal Church Architecture Education Research Built Environments Mass Media Divergent Paths: The Development of Newfoundland Church Architecture The following essay is adapted from a lecture given by Prof Shane O'Dea to the Newfoundland Historical Society on September 23, 1982. There is a marked distinction in the architecture of religious buildings in Newfoundland, a distinction determined at first by period and then by denomination. The earliest churches, built before 1846, tended to be similar to each other, and essentially primitive or at least simple. In the 1840s the cathedrals of both the Roman Ca Read More Go to Site church, building for Christian worship. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05 Votes:0 Select Search ----- All Bartleby.com ----- All Reference ----- Columbia Encyclopedia World History Encyclopedia Cultural Literacy World Factbook Columbia Gazetteer American Heritage Coll. Dictionary Roget's Thesauri Roget's II: Thesaurus Roget's Int'l Thesaurus Quotations Bartlett's Quotations Columbia Quotations Simpson's Quotations Respectfully Quoted English Usage Modern Usage American English Fowler's King's English Strunk's Style Mencken's Language Cambridge History The King James Bible Oxford Shakespeare Gray's Anatomy Farmer's Cookbook Post's Etiquette Brewer's Phrase & Fable Bulfinch's Mythology Frazer's Golden Bough ----- All Verse ----- Anthologies Dickinson, E. Eliot, T.S. Frost, R. Hopkins, G.M. Keats, J. Lawrence, D.H. Masters, E.L. Sandburg, C. Sassoon, S. Whitman, W. Wordswo Read More Go to Site ChurchCrawler - A celebration of Church Architecture Votes:0 Phil Draper's Church Architecture Site The website for churchcrawler.co.uk can be found by clicking here . churchcrawler.co.uk is registered through Easily.co.uk - get web site hosting or domain name registration here Read More Go to Site Churches Votes:0 Churches Those spectacular churches and cathedrals in Europe which point towards the heavens make one realize the age difference between the United States and Europe. The cathedrals make one stand and wonder how it was possible to build such monuments to glorify God. How were the spires erected? How did the ceilings hold up such massive weight? Who did the tedious work on the interior? What purpose does the web vaulting serve? Then one looks at the fact that mass continues while tourists roam around looking with wonder and amazement at what may be commonplace for the local people. Do they appreciate the beauty of their church? Do they still see the intricate and delicate beauty of the architecture? Do they appreciate the achievements of the builders? Everyone who visits Europe is awed by t Read More Go to Site Churches, architecture, monuments, DERBY, DERBYSHIRE, ENGLAND Votes:0 &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp&nbsp &nbsp &nbsp CHURCHES OF DERBY and DERBYSHIRE This panel leads to larger images and further details of each church where available. Methodist Church Littleover St Mary the Virgin Weston on Trent St John the Evangelist Mickleover St Giles Normanton St Giles Matlock First Church of Christ, Scientist Central United Reformed Church Community Church Derby Osmaston Road Baptist Church St Peter's, Derby St Werburgh's Derby Cathedral St Mary's Duffield St Mary on the Bridge Dale Abbey Anchor Church St Peter's Chellaston Barrow on Trent St John's St Augustines, Normanton. Queens Hall Peartree Road Baptist Church Mickleover Methodist If you want your local church included in this panel then please send me a photograph, a potted history or guide sheet, service times and any welc Read More Go to Site Cupola's Medieval Architecture Gallery Two Votes:0 Medieval Architecture Gallery Two (click on any image to enlarge) ? Architect Mont St. Michel 708-1400's. France J. d' Orbais, et al. Reims Cathedral 1211-90, France J. d' Orbais, et al. Reims Cathedral 1211-90, Reims, Fr. ? Architect Mont St. Michel 708-1400's. Fr. ? Architect Mont St. Michel 708-1400's. France ? Architect, Rouen Cathedral, begun 12C. Rouen, Fr. ? Architect Mont St. Michel 708-1400's. Fr. ? Architect Mont St. Michel 708-1400's. Fr. ? Architect Mont St. Michel 708-1400's. France "No Silicon Heaven? Preposterous! Where would all the calculators go?" - Kryten, from the "The Last Day" episode of Red Dwarf . Go to Medieval Gallery: 1 2 3 4 5 or Back to Building Galleries Site Index Back to Cupola Home Next Gallery Copyright ? 1998-2007 by Cupola Consulting Read More Go to Site De Oude Kerk Amsterdam Votes:0 De Oude Kerk Amsterdam Read More Go to Site Digital Archive of European Architecture Votes:0 Table of Contents | Quick Index: | Prehistoric | Roman | Romanesque | Gothic | 15th century | 16th century | 17th century | 18th century | 19th century | 20th century | Belgian Architecture | American Architecture | Architecture links | Fine Arts department home page | Search the Fine Arts pages Table of Contents Prehistoric Stonehenge Greek The Greek Orders: Doric, Ionic, Corinthian Roman Maison Carree, Nimes Arena, Nimes Pont du Gard, Nimes Romanesque Churches St. Sernin, Toulouse Vezelay Moissac Souillac Autun Albi Poitiers Gothic Churches Laon Paris Chartres Amiens Bourges, St. Etienne Ste. Chapelle Cologne St. Bavo's (Sint Baaf), Ghent . 1290-1310; 1400s-1554. Rural Gothic Barn, Abbey of ter Doest, Lissewege , near Bruges. 1275-1300. Medieval Fortifications The Gravensteen, Ghent , 9t Read More Go to Site Digital Image Access Project Votes:0 Digital Image Access Project Digital Image Access Project Notre-Dame Cathedral of Amiens, an orderly vision Professor Stephen Murray, Art History, Columbia University A selection of images from the Amiens collection. 1. Floor plan and cutout diagram. 2. The diaphanous gate of the choir : 1a. 5. The west portals changed through the play of ddght : 2a. 20. Entering the main portal. 30. Rotating the west facade. 40. Approaching the south transept facade. 50. Nave space stacked vertically. 60. Saint-Ulphe of the north portal. 70. Images of the central portal. Virturues and Vices. Read More Go to Site Earthlore Gothic Dreams - An Appreciation of Gothic Style in Architecture Votes:0 T here is no mistaking the invitation. Standing before a Gothic cathedral, you are called forth on a visual exploration. But, where does one begin to look—and how? Images draw the eye's attention at every turn. A choir of Medieval spiritual beliefs, singing harmoniously in a language which eludes us at the frontier of our memory. Can we still accept this legacy invitation at the dawn of the twenty first century? Earthlore Introduction | Earthlore Contents | Gothic Introduction | Gothic Contents | E-mail Read More Go to Site Earthlore Gothic Dreams - An Appreciation of Gothic Style in Architecture Votes:0 T here is no mistaking the invitation. Standing before a Gothic cathedral, you are called forth on a visual exploration. But, where does one begin to look—and how? Images draw the eye's attention at every turn. A choir of Medieval spiritual beliefs, singing harmoniously in a language which eludes us at the frontier of our memory. Can we still accept this legacy invitation at the dawn of the twenty first century? Earthlore Introduction | Earthlore Contents | Gothic Introduction | Gothic Contents | E-mail Read More Go to Site Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church - Architecture Votes:0 Designed in the Gothic style by the New York architect Carl Pfeiffer in 1873, Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church is the largest Presbyterian sanctuary in Manhattan. The church cornerstone was laid on June 9, 1873. At 286 feet in height, the steeple, completed in 1876, was then the tallest in New York City. Our church has had four homes The present building is the fourth home of the historic Fifth Avenue Church founded on November 6, 1808. John McComb, Jr., designed the first building on Cedar Street. The second church on Duane Street in the downtown area of Manhattan was designed by James Dakin in the Greek Revival style. The third church, located at Fifth Avenue and Nineteenth Street, was designed by Leopold Eidlitz. In a short period, the church had stood in three locations, paralleling th Read More Go to Site FOCUS on Hagia Sophia Votes:0 Al Altan's Focus on Hagia Sophia focusmm.com Travel the Mediterranean using the best trip-planning site. France Spain Italy Greece Turkey Cruises Europe Countries City Guides Accommodation Transportation General Advice All Topics Europe Links Hotels in Europe Click to pick hotels, B&Bs, and rentals from Venere at discount rates. Africa Countries City Guides Africa Links Middle East Countries City Guides Middle East Links Tourist Offices Photos About Us Advertising E-mail Search Site Currency Converter HAGIA SOPHIA Hagia Sophia since the 6th century... History of Hagia Sophia Visiting Hagia Sophia The Gallery Subsidiary Buildings Subsidiary Islamic Buildings Special thanks to Net Holding for providing us with these documents. O ne of the greatest monuments of Byzantium, Hagia Sophia was bui Read More Go to Site Friends of the Windows at St. James Chapel Votes:0 Welcome to the St. James Chapel Campaign News The Windows at St. James Chapel Special Events History of St James Chapel Guestbook Contribute Other Links Campaign Home Photo Gallery Tour the Windows at St. James St. James Chapel at Quigley Prepartory Seminary Welcome to Friends of the Windows Home of the Campaign to Save and Restore the Stained Glass Windows at St. James Chapel. Please Join Us in our Goal to Preserve a Chicago Architectural Treasure. We have volunteer opportunities available for docents, promotions, and special events. Click here for more details . 2006 Concerts are Here! Progress Continues on St. James Chapel Windows Restoration and Replacement For more information, please contact us at: Friends of the Windows 333 N. Michigan Ave-RM2032 Chicago, IL 60601 Phone: 312-782-353 Read More Go to Site Gothic architecture and art — FactMonster.com Votes:0 Home World & News U.S. People Word Wise Science Math & Money Sports Cool Stuff Games & Quizzes Homework Center Fact Monster Favorites American Indian Heritage Month Thanksgiving Say Thank You Advent Hanukkah Pearl Harbor Day Campaign 2008 Presidential Factfile International Space Station Most Polluted Places in the World Harry Potter Page Ranger's Apprentice NFL Team Profiles Fact Monster Blog! Science Projects Daylight Saving Time 2007 Calendar 2008 Calendar Reference Desk Atlas Almanacs Dictionary Encyclopedia FunBrain Encyclopedia Gothic architecture and art Gothic architecture and art, structures (largely cathedrals and churches) and works of art first created in France in the 12th cent. that spread throughout Western Europe through the 15th cent., and in some locations into the 16th c Read More Go to Site Gothic Architecture in England: The Cathedrals Votes:0 What is Gothic Architecture? The technical revolution in architecture know as "Gothic" began at the end of the 12th century and lasted just over two hundred years. The advances made in architecture paralleled those in intellectual life. Often using local materials, Gothic architecture is generally tall and inspiring and was a significant structural improvement upon the Romanesque buildings that preceded it. As with almost any large undertaking, there were political implications for the people involved in the operation of building a cathedral. The types of cathedrals built in England at a given time were thus representative of the political, social and economic situation there at the time of construction. Click on the buttons below to explore further particular aspects of England's Gothic c Read More Go to Site Halifax Parish Church Votes:0 This page uses frames, but your browser doesn't support them. Read More Go to Site HERITAGE HJEMKOMST INTERPRETIVE CENTER Votes:0 HERITAGE HJEMKOMST INTERPRETIVE CENTER Hjemkomst Viking Ship Hopperstad Stave Church Replica Red River Valley Exhibit Home Current Exhibit Admission Educator Info Press Releases Heritage Shop Membership Corporate Members Directions Contact Links Hours Mon-Sat 9 AM - 5 PM Tues 9 AM - 8 PM Sun 12 PM - 5 PM Telephone: 218-299-5511 Room Rental: 218-299-5515 Hopperstad Stave Church Replica Norwegian Stave churches were built just after the close of the Viking Age in Scandinavia in the 1100 and 1200?s. The technique of using vertical posts-or staves- had been modified over time to become wooden architectural works of art. The church in Moorhead is a full-scale replica of the Hopperstad Church located in the town of Vik, Norway. The replica church is a quintessential labor of love. Guy Paulson be Read More Go to Site HIGH TATRAS - wooden churches Votes:0 Eastern Slovak wooden churches Slovakia as a whole holds a unique treasury of various cultural sites representing various ages and architectural periods. Wooden churches indisputably are one of the most important parts of this heritage. They are sacred buildings which have primarily served, and still serve, as places of religious services. At the same time they are a remarkable example of folk architecture as the designers of these masterpieces are mostly anonymous. These churches can be found in northeastern Slovakia . Eastern Slovakia was a significant crossroads in the past. More than in any other part of Slovakia, influences from east, west, north and south have met and intermingled there since ancient times. This territory was influenced not only by a wave of German colonisation but a Read More Go to Site Historic St. Luke's Church Votes:0 HISTORIC ST. LUKE'S CHURCH : The History, Architecture, Continuing Symbol, and TIMELINE The History Venerable Historic St. Luke's, Mother Church of Warrasquoyacke County (later called Isle of Wight) was affectionately known as "Old Brick Church" long before it was given its present name in 1820. It is the oldest existing church of English foundation in America and the nation's only surviving Gothic building. It forms a unique bridge between the early civilization of our country and the rich culture of Medieval England. Its structure reflects the architectural and spiritual descendents of the great Gothic cathedrals of England. By tradition and recollection of the first Vestry Book, "Old Brick Church" is dated to 1632. It closely relates to the Tower Church at Jamestown, Read More Go to Site Historic Trinity Lutheran Church Architecture - Introduction Votes:0 Architecture The Church Interpreted : "This is none other but the House of God, and this is the Gate of Heaven. Whosoever thou art that enterest this church, leave it not without a prayer to God for thyself, for those who minister, and for those who worship here." Trinity Lutheran Church of Detroit is designed to express the spirit of that paragraph. A "Church" that is indeed, bringing out in each detail the original meaning of the Greek word Kyriakon: The Lord's House. Here also art finds its noblest use in the worship of Almighty God, for His plan of salvation for all mankind is depicted in materials such as glass, wood, metal, and stone. This beautiful stone structure is the third church edifice in over a century of history as the Mother Lutheran Congregation of Missouri Synod churches Read More Go to Site History of Gothic Architecture Votes:0 HISTORY OF GOTHIC ARCHITECTURE Basilique, Saint-Denis :Basilique Saint-Denis; France, saint-denis; 1136?-44(Nave) Cathedral, Paris :Cathedral Paris; France, Paris; 1163-1250 Cathedral, Laon : Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Laon; France, Laon; about 1160-1235 Cathedral, Bourges : Cathedrale Saint-Etienne de Bourges; France, Bourges; about 1195-1255 Cathedral, Chartres :Cathedral, Chartres; France, Chartres; 1194-1250 Cathedral, Amiens :Cathedral, Amiens; France, Amiens; 1220-1410 Cathedral, Reims :Cathedral, Reims; France, Reims; 1211-13c Sainte-Chapelle : Sainte-Chapelle de Paris; France, Paris; 1241/42-48 Cathedrale Saint-Pierre de Beauvais : Cathedrale Saint-Pierre de Beauvais; France, beauvais; 1247-72 Santa Croce : Santa Croce, S. Croce, Firenze, Italy; 1294-1442; by Arnolfo di Cambio Duomo, Read More Go to Site home page Votes:0 Istituto Comprensivo "C. Bassi" di Castel Bolognese (RA) Scuola Media "G. Ungaretti" di Solarolo ENGLISH GOTHIC CATHEDRALS Contents Credits Read More Go to Site Introduction Votes:0 Introduction It is possible to learn about much of the history of Western architecture for the past two Christian millennia by visiting a few of the many Catholic churches of Cincinnati that were built since 1840. During the 19th century, for the first time, detailed and scholarly knowledge of the architectural styles of the past developed. Architects became fascinated with this and so was born "historicism." This lead to what Augustus Welby Pugin, the dedicated English spokesman for Gothic as the "one true style," called "the carnival of architecture," known more commonly today under the name Ecclecticism. Architects used the styles of the past as models for their own designs. The first dominant theme in the United States was taken from classical antiquity as Read More Go to Site Kylemore Abbey. The Gothic Church Votes:0 Kylemore Abbey: The Gothic Church Kylemore Abbey Gothic Church (also known as the Memorial Church) was built by Mitchell Henry in memory of his beloved wife Margaret, who died following an illness contracted while visiting Egypt in 1874. The Gothic Church is described as a "cathedral in miniature" incorporating elements adapted from some of the great English cathedrals of the Decorated era from 1180 to 1215. The architect for the church was J.F. Fuller, who was also architect for the Abbey. The church is a remarkably faithful example of the Decorated style at its most sumptuous. Virtually all the techniques employed - geometrical tracery, detached marble shafting, nodding ogee arches, dog-tooth ornament, lierne vaulting etc. can be paralleled in English architecture between 1280 Read More Go to Site Maulbronn Monastery - World Heritage in Baden-Wurttemberg Votes:0 World Heritage in Baden-WÜrttemberg U NESCO has inscribed 582 places in the world to the World Heritage List . One of these places you find in Baden-WÜrttemberg (Germany): Maulbronn Monastery - 850 years old World Cultural Heritage since 1993 "Founded in 1147, the Cistercian Maulbronn Monastery is considered the most complete and best-preserved medieval monastery complex north of the Alps. Surrounded by fortified walls, the main buildings were constructed between the 12th and 14th centuries. The monastery's church, built in the transitional Romanesque-Gothic style, had significant influence on the spread of Gothic architecture over much of northern and central Europe. The water management system at Maulbronn, with its elaborate network of drains, irrigation canals and reservoirs, is except Read More Go to Site MEDIEVAL BRITAIN: Architecture Votes:0 IMAGES OF MEDIEVAL ART AND ARCHITECTURE © Alison Stones MEDIEVAL ARCHITECTURE IN BRITAIN Fountains Abbey All images in this project are © Alison Stones . Any use of them without her express written consent is prohibited. Email: stones@pitt.edu . To select a monument to view, either click here to see a list OR Click on one of the following to go to pages with comparative images Anglo-Saxon Churches Welsh Castles of Edward I Late Gothic Chapels OR click on one of the place names on the map below: KEY (These categories reflect the status in the Middle Ages- some have changed their status later) Red- Castles Brown - Monasteries and Priories Dark Blue- Cathedrals and Minsters Light Blue - Parish churches Green- Other Please click here to see a list of maps of Medieval Britain in various time pe Read More Go to Site Medieval France Home Page Votes:0 IMAGES OF MEDIEVAL ART AND ARCHITECTURE ? Alison Stones MEDIEVAL ARCHITECTURE IN FRANCE Ch?lons-sur-Marne Cathedral All images in this project are ? Alison Stones . Any use of them without her express written consent is prohibited. Email: stones@pitt.edu. In collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh's Digital Research Library , we have developed searchable image databases for Chartres and VÉzelay . The Chartres database, which contains over 3,000 images, is coordinated with web pages to allow for a more structured approach to these images. The old version of the VÉzelay site is here . Please click on one of the following: Maps (France, general) Abbeville (Collegial Church of Saint-Wulfran) Agde (Cathedral of St. Étienne) Aigues-Mortes (Town) Albi (Cathedral of Sainte-C?cile) Alen?on Read More Go to Site Medieval France Home Page Votes:0 IMAGES OF MEDIEVAL ART AND ARCHITECTURE ? Alison Stones MEDIEVAL ARCHITECTURE IN FRANCE Ch?lons-sur-Marne Cathedral All images in this project are ? Alison Stones . Any use of them without her express written consent is prohibited. Email: stones@pitt.edu. In collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh's Digital Research Library , we have developed searchable image databases for Chartres and VÉzelay . The Chartres database, which contains over 3,000 images, is coordinated with web pages to allow for a more structured approach to these images. The old version of the VÉzelay site is here . Please click on one of the following: Maps (France, general) Abbeville (Collegial Church of Saint-Wulfran) Agde (Cathedral of St. Étienne) Aigues-Mortes (Town) Albi (Cathedral of Sainte-C?cile) Alen?on Read More Go to Site MSN Encarta : Online Encyclopedia, Dictionary, Atlas, and Homework Votes:0 MSN home Mail My MSN Sign in encarta greeting cards more Hotmail Messenger My MSN MSN Directory Air Tickets/Travel Autos Careers & Jobs City Guides Dating & Personals Extra Games Green Health & Fitness Horoscopes Lifestyle Maps & Directions Money Movies Music News Real Estate/Rentals Shopping Spaces Sports Tech & Gadgets TV Weather White Pages Yellow Pages encarta ® Home Encyclopedia Dictionary Atlas K-12 Success College & Grad School Adult Learning Quizzes More Additional Reference Materials Thesaurus Translations Multimedia Other Resources Education Resources Math Help Foreign Language Help Project Planner Scholarships & Financial Aid Jobs & Internships Online Degrees Coffee Break Ask Bill Nye the Science Guy Top 10 Lists Columns On This Day Encarta Products Help Today's Highlights Novem Read More Go to Site Opening Page Votes:0 Come worship with us this Sunday. Experience a church, grounded in tradition but focused on the future, striving to provide unique opportunities for worship and spiritual growth for all ages. ~ Dr. Jay Horton, Senior Pastor Regular Sunday worship schedule: 8:30 a.m., 9:45 a.m., 10:50 a.m. Watch our previous week's 10:50 a.m. Service at 8:30 a.m. each Sunday on KCBD Channel 11, cable channel 3. Listen to our 11a.m. worship each Sunday live on KFYO, 790 AM. FUMC Privacy Statement RSVP Register for all church events including childcare, Bible studies, meals and room reservations for meetings. Directions to our church. Keeping Christ in the Heart of Lubbock. Thanksgiving Sunday is November 18th Update Our E Mail List On Line Video and Audio Latest edition of FUMC newspaper Childcare RSVP O Read More Go to Site Paris Pages; Notre Dame - Monument Votes:0 Current Paris Weather: &nbsp 44 F / 7 C &nbsp | &nbsp Sky: &nbsp CLEAR &nbsp | &nbsp Wind: &nbsp From the S at 7 MPH / 11.3 KPH &nbsp | &nbsp Rel. 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In New York's buildings we can trace the history of medieval architecture. The ethnic and religious communities which make up the city have preserved, and in some cases developed, religious and cultural tradition which had their ro Read More Go to Site Rayshade - Il Redentore Votes:0 Rayshade Images Archive Rayshade - Il Redentore The images in this collection are a selection of the images from an undergraduate dissertation: "Building Preservation and Three Dimensional Computer Modelling" by Nathan Grant Barrington O'Brien, 1993. The images are of the interior of the Il Redentore church on the island Chiesa del Redentore in Venice. The building was designed by the Renaissance Architect Andrea Palladio (in 1577) and was completed in 1592. The images were produced using Rayshade (version 4). The Rayshade files of the model are contained in this zip file . These files are copyright (C) Nathan O'Brien , no13@no13.net , 1993. from the front (right side) looking back & across. (960x720) 227,040 bytes looking down church towards the main altar. (960x720) 241,927 byt Read More Go to Site Reginald Padey's Aspects of Church Architecture Votes:0 Padey, Reginald. Aspects of Church Architecture. Provocative Pamphlets No. 47. Melbourne: Federal Literature Committee of Churches of Christ in Australia, 1958. PROVOCATIVE PAMPHLETS--NUMBER 47 NOVEMBER, 1958 ASPECTS OF CHURCH ARCHITECTURE by REGINALD PADEY A.R.A.I.A., A.R.V.I.A. R EGINALD E. P ADEY is a member of the East Malvern, Vic., Church of Christ and serves on the Properties and Building Committee of the Church Men's Society (Victoria-Tasmania). Mr. Padey was educated at the Royal Melbourne Technical College and the University of Melbourne, and is a member of the Royal Australian Institute of Architects (A.R.A.I.A.), and Royal Victorian Institute of Architects (A.R.V.I.A.). - 1 - Aspects of Church Architecture by Reginald E. Padey (A.R.A.I.A., A.R.V.I.A.) . I am not taking up the p Read More Go to Site s c o t t d e m e l Votes:0 Viewing this page requires a browser capable of displaying frames. Read More Go to Site Santos in Oaxaca's Ancient Churches Votes:0 Santos in Oaxaca's Ancient Churches A study of santos in 16th-century and other churches in Oaxaca, Mexico. Claire and Richard Stracke . Funded by a grant from the Rockefeller Foundation. W ELCOME TO THIS STUDY of the santos in the 16th-century Dominican churches of Oaxaca, Mexico. The term santos refers both to "saints" and to the statues of the saints that have graced Mexico's churches almost from the beginning of the period of Christianization. Many santos were imported from Spain or produced in Mexico by artists of Spanish birth, but soon their production was undertaken by the indigenous people. In the summer of 1991, thanks to a grant from the Rockefeller Foundation, we visited churches, chapels and coventos in the states of Oaxaca, Yucatan, and Chiapas. 31 of these were Dominican chu Read More Go to Site St Cuthbert's Website : The Kirk - Art and Architecture Votes:0 | Art & Architecture | History | Churchyard | | Stained Glass | The Saint | Church Organ | Hidden in the trees to the western end of Princes Street Gardens is the solid and imposing bulk of St Cuthbert's Parish Church. The present church was built in 1892-94 when traces of at least six earlier church buildings were found. The cupolas and older steeple peep out at you along Princes Street, or from the train into Waverley Station, yet the church feels removed from the bustle of the West End. (click on small photos to see larger versions) St Cuthbert's Church from West Princes Street Gardens Photo: Pitkin Unichrome Ltd © Inside, the basilica layout with its apse and rounded vault, is complemented by the use of coloured stone for a rich and warm effect. Together, the design of the Communion Ta Read More Go to Site St. Dygain's Church and Ancient Yew Tree. Conwy. Votes:0 Home | St. Digain's Church and 4000 year old Yew Tree . Llangernyw, Conwy, North Wales. Brought to you by the Bryn Holcombe Hotel , the Welsh Hotel on the Web wcif.com A selection of pictures About St. Digain's and the Yew Tree Location Click on the pictures to see a larger picture. Click your browsers back button to return here. ****************************************************************** The Church of St Digain and The Ancient Yew Tree. When I visited the Church in 1998 there was evidence of subsidence and they were about to commence repairs to the Church. 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Up to the 18th century the work was Read More Go to Site The Cathedral Votes:0 * Image Archive * Tour of the exterior Tour of the interior Texts and Essays Tour of the Computer Model Bibliography Send Comments In the 1190s the bishop, dean and chapter of canons of Salisbury Cathedral embarked upon a visionary enterprise. At that time the cathedral was situated within the crowded precincts of the king's castle now known as Old Sarum. The clergy resolved to move to a new site where they would build a magnificent cathedral set on spacious grounds with large tracts of land for the houses of the canons and dean and for the bishop's palace, a town laid out on a grid of streets around a large market square with a unique hydraulic system that would provide the townspeople with fresh water diverted from the river and parish churches to serve a growing poulation. Many years pa Read More Go to Site The Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine Votes:0 --> Welcome to the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine, the mother church of the Episcopal Diocese of New York and the seat of its Bishop. Our pastoral, educational, cultural, and community outreach programs serve the needs of a diverse City, Nation and World. We invite you to become part of spiritual energy that awaits all who walk through our doors. News & Events Real Estate Initiative See more information about how The Cathedral is developing and preserving the Close for future generations. Update Please be advised that there is no construction work scheduled for this Saturday, November 24, 2007 on the Southeast site. Avalon Bay has established a hotline to address community concerns and answer questions. Please call the following number: 212 448 3970. Should work be necessary on fu Read More Go to Site The Church in Britain Votes:0 Abbeys & Cathedrals in England and Wales he primary purpose of Britain's cathedrals was spiritual, and their size and grandeur was an important part of their message. About the cathedrals, Joseph Addison (1672-1719) said, "by opening the mind to vast conceptions they fit it for the conception of God." The religious impulse that led men to conceive and construct the great cathedrals and abbey churches of Britain must have been very powerful, for these are impressive structures that were built at enormous expenditure of money, time and lives. They dominate their surroundings in both size and significance, and are inextricably tied to the long history of the island. The classification of a church building as a cathedral is completely independent of its size, age, beauty or importance to the n Read More Go to Site The Dominance of the Church in Medieval Architecture Votes:0 The Dominance of the Church in Medieval Architecture Gothic Architecture, an "inspired departure from traditional architecture in order to achieve radiant light." The rapid spread of Christianity marks the Middle Ages, which spans from the fifth to the fifteenth century. Gothic architecture, characterized by soaring towers, flying buttresses, and beautiful, expansive stained glass, gives the many cathedrals that were erected at this time, elegance, mysticism and light that point towards the powerful God for whom they were created. A great Gothic Icon Architecture in Chartres Cathedral Medieval Society and Culture Gothic Stained Glass Renaissance Modern Interview with Graham Gund Interview with Pelli Read More Go to Site The Provincial Cathedral Of Metropolitan Architect K.A. Ton Votes:0 The Provincial Cathedral Of Metropolitan Architect K.A. Ton The necessity to build a new cathedral on the square of the Old Bazaar was carved out in the 1830 ?s. At this time the square, under the blueprinted Supreme sanctioned city plan of 1811 , was already built up. Shops, stores, and square buildings were located on the perimeter of the square. In the center was a church that was built in 1795 which was raised to the rank of a cathedral in 1822. To the east of the church?s territory was a two-floor monumental building, which was occupied by city establishments on the 2nd floor. One-floor buildings of trading houses were located around the central building. Connected with the growth of the population of Rostov, parishioners and clergymen of the Cathedral turned to the Holy synod to ask Read More Go to Site The Riverside Church - Error Votes:0 loading... 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The wealth and beauty of the foyer is only rivalled by the chancel. The open baptistry Read More Go to Site Travel 2 Indonesia (Temples) Votes:0 Search: Books Popular Music Classical Music Video Enter keywords... INTRODUCTION I t would not be surprising if some experts conclude that Prambanan and the vicinity was one time a center of culture and a capital city of an ancient kingdom. Their opinion is based on the fact that there are so many ancient remains and artifacts. It could be visualized that the building, houses and the Royal Palace (the Keraton) were made of wood, and only the temples were made of stones. That is why other remains were not found except the temples, which can hold for thousands of years. From the inscriptions that have been found, no clues found of how political administration was exercised. Many experts have different opinion on this matter. However, they agreed that Ancient Hindu Mataram Kingdom reached the Read More Go to Site Ukrainian Architecture Votes:0 UkrainianWeb.com - Ukraine-related Products and Services Ukrainian Architecture Brazil Wooden Church/Memorial in Curitiba, Brazil Canada First Ukrainian Church in Canada Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada St. Elias Church, Brampton, Ontario, Canada Ukraine Golden Gates of Kyiv St. George Church, Drohobyc, Ukraine Church In Ruins -- Oleh Iwanusiw Churches of Ukraine: Peremyshl Eparchy -- Vasyl Slobodian Wooden Churches of Eastern Europe Ukrainian Wooden Churches (Dr. Mykhailo Dragan) Other sites OKO (Kiev) Architectural bureau Y. Lositsky (Kiev) Local Links: Culture & Genealogy Page Religion Page InfoUkes Home Page Document Information Document URL: http://www.infoukes.com/culture/architecture/index.shtml Copyright &copy 1997-1999 InfoUkes Inc. E-mail: webma Read More Go to Site UNESCO World Heritage in Germany: St. Servatius in Quedlinburg Votes:0 UNESCO World Heritage in Germany Collegiate church St. Servatius in Quedlinburg O n the castle-hill, a steep sandstone-rock, approximately 25m over the roofs of the city Quedlinburg, rise the towers of the Romance seminary church St. Servatius. Together with the residential premises of the ladies' convent they form a group of buildings of great significance and architectural charm. T he Quedlinburger seminary church, which emerged from a residential chapel of King Heinrich I. , was used from 936 until 1803 as a place of worship for the secular ladies convent. The Ottonian rulers frequently celebrated Easter at the graves their ancestors. For hundreds of years they frequently read here a requieme for them. The Nave from the West The Nave from the East A fter the death of the patron-elector Read More Go to Site Visit to the Sistine Chapel in Vatican Votes:0 Visit to the Sistine Chapel in Vatican Without having seen the Sistine Chapel one can form no appreciable idea of what one man is capable of achieving. (Johann Wolfgang Goethe in 1787 in Rome) This work has been and truly is a beacon of our art, and it has brought such benefit and enlightenment to the art of painting that it was sufficient to illuminate a world which for so many hundreds of years had remained in the state of darkness. And, to tell the truth, anyone who is a painter no longer needs to concern himself about seeing innovations and inventions, new ways of painting poses, clothing on figures, and various awe-inspiring details, for Michelangelo gave to this work all the perfection that can be given to such details. (Giorgio Vasari on Michelangelo's frescoes in the Sistine Chapel Read More Go to Site Washington National Cathedral Votes:0 Video: The Cathedral at 100 Watch the video The Cathedral at 100 that celebrates the Cathedral’s building, ministry, and calling for its second century. Visit the Cathedral We invite you to visit Washington National Cathedral! Whether you are coming for a tour, a pilgrimage, personal meditation, a worship service, or shopping, we look forward to welcoming you. Touring options, directions, and other information Touring Interruptions Virtual Tours Online Check Parking Information for details on the new underground parking garage. Parking on Sundays is free. Worship Services Information on Christmas Passes Worship is an essential part of the Cathedral’s mission. The 11 am Sunday Holy Eucharist is webcast live each week. You are most cordially welcome at any worship service. Daily Read More Go to Site Welcome to the Official Rosslyn Chapel website Votes:0 | Bypass | Message | History | Location | News | Tours | Association | Press | Links | Where to Stay | Video | Carvings | Architecture | Contact | Online Store | Famous Visitors | Events | Home | Entry Prices: Adults £7 Concessions £6 OPENING TIMES OPEN ALL YEAR 1st April - 30th Sept Mon-Sat 9.30am-6pm Sun 12 noon - 4.45pm 1st Oct - 31st March Mon - Sat 9.30am -5pm Sun 12noon - 4.45pm Last Admission 30 minutes from close PLEASE BE AWARE NO SMOKING TRIPODS or BACKPACKS IN THE CHAPEL CLICK HERE FOR CHRISTMAS OPENING TIMES AND CHURCH SERVICES CLOSURES IN NOVEMBER: Thurs 22nd 3pm Wedding (will not re-open) Please click here for further closures/events OUR NEXT CONCERT/EVENT: Friday 30th November 'Doune Wind' One of Edinburgh's finest wind ensembles Tickets £10 (includes complimentary drinks) C Read More Go to Site Westminster Abbey Votes:0 Home Worship Calendar Music Choir School Events Visitor History & Research St Margaret's Church Press Contact --> Dean's Welcome The prospect for me of celebrating Christmas at Westminster Abbey is an unusual one, for this will be my first Advent and Christmas as Dean of Westminster. For you, reading this in a leaflet or online, it might be an unusual prospect as well. If so, I hope you might join me in discovering what I feel sure will be the beauty and wonder of the Abbey celebrations. more... --> Welcome to Westminster Abbey! I am delighted you are visiting this website and hope to be able to welcome you to Westminster Abbey itself. I pray that your experience of the Abbey will be a blessing to you and encourage you in the pilgrimage of life. Westminster Abbey is a living Church, part o Read More Go to Site York Minster - An Ancient Centre Of Worship Votes:0 Welcome to York Minster , one of the finest gothic cathedrals in the world. This tour takes in the grand, open spaces and the peaceful chapels, the dark and mysterious crypt and beautiful stained-glass windows and will allow you to share in the unique atmosphere of one of Britains's most famous buildings. Your tour guide is waiting for you at the entrance to the cathedral which leads into the nave from the west. Begin Tour Return To The Historic York Guided Tour Plan Of York Minster Welcome | Nave | North Transept | Chapter House | Choir | East End | South Transept York Web Web site designed and managed by Salvo Internet Read More Go to Site York Minster | Welcome to York Minster Votes:0 Skip to main content Skip to site navigation menu York Minster Worship & Spirituality Visiting the Minster Learning & Education Being Involved Search: Minster Shop Prayer Box Donate Online Welcome to York Minster York Minster is one of the great cathedrals of the world. We invite you to enjoy its vast spaces, filled with music and revealing the human imagination at work on glass, stone, and other fabrics. Whatever your faith and culture, you are welcome here, to see for yourself the life of a centre of Christian belief. York Minster is loved not only by people in the United Kingdom and Yorkshire, but by countless people across the globe. We hope you will be among them. Keith Jones, Dean of York Latest News RSS Friends of Cathedral Music mark Philip Moore's... Events calendar: Check out wha Read More Go to Site

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