Related Resources

Medieval and Gothic Art and Architecture Websites

Virtual Gothic Cathedral

An on-going series describing how one of the great cathedrals of Medieval Europe would have been built, from the point of view of the stonecutters. This is very important to our class for two reasons: (1) gargoyles and other grotesques were apparently the individual creations of the stone cutters; (2) Jude the Obscure was one of these stone cutters.

http://www.newyorkcarver.com/stonecutters.htm

IMAGES OF MEDIEVAL ART AND ARCHITECTURE

ALISON STONES

Location: http://vrcoll.fa.pitt.edu/medart/

This site is a great site for its countless examples of french Gothic art. It gives its listing by cities, which are sometimes broken down even further. It contains pictures of churches, towns, castles, priories, and other structures. Multiple viewpoints are shown with each picture, as well as general map of the area. Off one of the pictures, one can take a tour of the Cathedral de Notre-Dame. It has everything from floorplans and maps to elevations and screen-size pictures. This site is a must have for any student of French Gothic architecture. Kevin Riley

Mediaeval and Renaissance Architecture Slides

Location: http://rubens.anu.edu.au/laserdisk/laserdisk.html

The Australian National University, under the direction of Art History professor, Michael Greenhalgh, put together this site. It includes 3,281 images of any type of architectural structures one can imagine. These arrangements can be looked up by site or by type of object. This site provides a plethora of pictures. Once a site is chosen, there are images of any design or detail that the structure contains. These images can be enlarged and are accompanied by the title of the building and a one or two word description of the detail. This is useful if you know exactly what you are looking for and are familiar with architectural terms. Kelly McCusker

Gothic Architecture

A Great Buildings Online site, covering Gothic and some Gothic revival architecture. Includes links to entries on individual buildings with full details and images, and in some cases 3-D models.

http://www.greatbuildings.com/types/styles/gothic.html

http://www.greatbuildings.com/types/styles/romansesque.html

Gothic Dreams: Earthlore Explorations Introduction to Gothic Architecture

An exploration of the medieval Gothic style, with glossaries of architectural terms.

http://www.elore.com/elore04.html

NetSERF: Architecture

NetSERF's goal is to provide those interested in any aspect of the Middle Ages with a single index of all the best medieval resources available on the Internet. The Architecture section contains a carefully-selected set of links on examples of medieval architecture throughout Europe.

http://www.netserf.org/Architecture/

AND OF COURSE YOU CAN ALWAYS LOOK UP INDIVIDUAL MONUMENTS, SUCH AS

Notre Dame Cathedral

Location: http://www.paris.org.:80/Monuments/NDame/

The history of the cathedral beginning in the twelfth century serves as the largest portion of this web site. Details of who reigned in France during the construction of the cathedral, the changes that were undergone by the cathedral through the years, and the ceremonial occasions that occurred at Notre Dame are given. With the given information, pictures of the building are provided. These photos and drawings are enlargable, and will retain their original quality if enlarged. This site is merely a brief outline of the major events concerning the cathedral; it may only serve as an introduction to one's research. The site was established by Norman Barth, out of Paris and La Jolle, California. Sarah Wade

The Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Fuencisla

Location: http://www.christusrex.org/www1/medina/segovia/fuencisl.html

This website is very interesting because it details more Spanish architecture. Also taken from the Christus Rex site and written by Jose M. Medina, it talks of the Sanctuary built near Segovia. It is very well known in Segovia because of the miracle that occurred here between a Christian convert and her experience with the Virgin Mary. Near the end of the 16th century the Sanctuary was built and completed. The architect's name is given in the article. One large picture spreads over the site and is quite beautiful and helpful in grasping the description of the Sanctuary. Other areas of Segovia can also be accessed from this website. Again, any student interested in the development of Spanish architecture should consult this site to see how it develops. Brooke Sullivan

Thorn, Netherlands

Location: http://www.christusrex.org/www1/splendors/thorn/thorn.html

This site is a branch off the Christus Rex web site. It is one of numerous cities given particular, detailed attention. The creator of the site is Louis Reens. Thorn is an example of a convent-turned-town that started during the middle ages. The site goes through the general background information of the town. It discusses its founding in the 10th century and its eventual evolution into a German republic. It discusses the dominant role of women, and the abbess's role as a monarch. The physical description of the town is given as well. Next, the history of the town is given. After this, the major religious buildings are shown, as well as the different phases of construction (i.e. Romanesque, Gothic). It is a good site, because of its portrayal of life within an abbey, and its pictures. Kevin Riley

La Catedral de Girona

Official site of the cathedral in the Spanish city of Girona, considered one of the finest Gothic cathedrals in Spain. Includes lots of photos of both the interior and exterior of the cathedral, and a detailed chronology of its construction, with plans.

http://www.lacatedraldegirona.com/

Cathedral of Segovia

Location: http://www.christusrex.org/www1/medina/segovia/catedral.html

This website gives a brief description of the Cathedral of Segovia. It is written by Jose M. Medina and is part of the Christus Rex site. It explains the necessity of the Cathedral being rebuilt after destructive battles in 1525. The names and a brief history of the architects are also given. Two large, good graphics show the Cathedral as "one of the emblematic Gothic churches in Spain". From this site, one can access more pictures of the many galleries of the Cathedral. This website is useful to the student looking for an insight to Spanish architecture. Because Spain is not often studied for its architecture in Western Civilization, this site serves as a good introduction to Spanish construction. Brooke Sullivan.

The Church of Vera Cruz

Location: http://www.christusrex.org/www1/medina/segovia/veracruz.html

Continuing with the explanation of Spanish architecture, this website details the Spanish Church of Vera Cruz. It is taken from the Christus Rex collection and is written by Jose M. Medina. The article talks of the beginning of construction by the Templar Knights. Also, the style is explained as Romanesque. Two large graphics show the Gothic style of the church. Its wall paintings are explained in the article itself. Though the commentary is short, the graphics give a good sense of Spanish architecture. Using this website, along with the other Spanish sites, the student gets a good idea of this type of religious structure. It is very helpful in the general understanding of Spanish architecture and its relation with other cultural styles. Brooke Sullivan.

Tour of Durham Cathedral and Castle

An award-winning site with interactive tours of Durham Cathedral, one of the great sights of European architecture.

http://www.dur.ac.uk/~dla0www/c_tour/tour.html