Chartres Cathedral


World Heritage Site: Chartres Cathedral

Publication Year: 2018

Publication Type: Article

Publication Identifier: WHE79F00BD1F3

Summary

Chartres Cathedral is revealed as a monumental narrative of Christianity through its architecture and art. The film explores the cathedral's construction, particularly focusing on the 'masters of the compasses' and unknown craftsmen who built it. Professor Keith Critchlow's analysis provides new insights into medieval cathedral building techniques and the sacred motivations behind these structures. While the documentary offers limited architectural details, it excels in interpreting the symbolic meaning of Chartres Cathedral's sculptures and stained glass, presenting a comprehensive history of Christianity embodied in stone and glass.

Citation

Wick, R. L. (2018). Chartres Cathedral. Educational Media Reviews Online, 5(2). https://doi.org/10.59236/emro.v5i2a1736

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