9 – Height & Light
Gothic origins at the Basilica of Saint Denis and more
David shares his challenges with handling expectations and when they are not met.
Tom gives Zack and David homework, to watch his favorite documentary on cathedrals with renowned author and artist David Macaulay.
SEE: “Cathedral” with David Macaulay, 1986 PBS special
Tom has Zack and David partake in a short activity where they must sequence a sample of Romanesque and Gothic monuments in order by construction date.
SEE: Nave Elevations of France & England ACTIVITY
SEE: Nave Elevations of France & England CHART
Tom shares insights about the Basilica of Saint Denis with regard to the origin of Gothic architecture, proposed by historian and YouTuber Myles Zhang.
SEE: The Origins of Gothic Architecture at Saint-Denis, by Myles Zhang
The gents take a photographic tour of these Romanesque and Gothic churches that exemplify the slow evolution of Gothic architecture over centuries, in both France and England.
SEE: Gothic Lineage via Sample of Churches in France and England Images
Tom explains the different types of Rib Vaults in Gothic architecture—Sexpartite Vaults vs. Quadripartite Vaults.
