An introduction to some of the most astonishing architectural monuments the world has ever known鈥擥othic cathedrals. We shall study the art, literature, intellectual life, economics, and new social arrangements that arose in the shadow of the cathedrals and that were such an important part of the revival of cities in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries. The goal of the course is a better appreciation of the High Middle Ages, a world that is still recognizably our own.
15.2 The History of Chartres
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Skills You'll Learn
Architectural Design, Storytelling, Economics, Architecture and Construction, World History, Art History, European History, Liberal Arts, Higher Education, Social Studies
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JK
Apr 14, 2021
Really enjoyed it. The information and way it was presented was very interesting. I would even do it again as it had a lot of information in it...cant wait to visit the cathedrals we studied about.
DH
Nov 27, 2020
Excellent content , very well structured. The historical value of the course is well presented and provides excellent insights into the evolution from Romanesque to the Gothic style cath茅drals.
From the lesson
Our Lady of Chartres
Taught By
Howard Bloch
Sterling Professor of French