Medieval Cathedrals by BWilkins https://padlet.com/bewilkin/eqv0ac165b3 en-us 2016-08-03 01:51:36 UTC 2023-02-26 08:30:51 UTC hello@padlet.com FLYING BUTTRESSES  bewilkin https://padlet.com/bewilkin/eqv0ac165b3/wish/117418847 a buttress is a structure built against a wall to give support

They are used on the outside of Churches and Cathedrals from Medieval times to support the roof

]]> 2016-08-03 01:53:02 UTC https://padlet.com/bewilkin/eqv0ac165b3/wish/117418847 GARGOYLES bewilkin https://padlet.com/bewilkin/eqv0ac165b3/wish/117419225 The "grotesque" carved stone creatures on rooflines of Cathedrals and Churches are known as gargoyles.

They are decorative water spouts

The gargoyles could also be used to protect against evil. 
]]> 2016-08-03 01:56:36 UTC https://padlet.com/bewilkin/eqv0ac165b3/wish/117419225 NAVE bewilkin https://padlet.com/bewilkin/eqv0ac165b3/wish/117420472 The Nave is the main body of the church or cathedral. ]]> 2016-08-03 02:07:14 UTC https://padlet.com/bewilkin/eqv0ac165b3/wish/117420472 STAINED GLASS WINDOWS  bewilkin https://padlet.com/bewilkin/eqv0ac165b3/wish/117426094 Stained glass windows have been used to decorate Catholic cathedrals and churches

The glass windows also tell stories to those are cannot read. The colours pictures and symbols taught people the scripture  

]]> 2016-08-03 02:30:57 UTC https://padlet.com/bewilkin/eqv0ac165b3/wish/117426094 ARCH bewilkin https://padlet.com/bewilkin/eqv0ac165b3/wish/117436843  There are multiple types of Archways. 

Archways led the way for a new time, where design and decoration was incorporated into buildings. 

See how many types of Arches you can list

]]> 2016-08-03 03:56:32 UTC https://padlet.com/bewilkin/eqv0ac165b3/wish/117436843 LIGHT, AIRY CHARACTERISTIC  bewilkin https://padlet.com/bewilkin/eqv0ac165b3/wish/117443798 Before Gothic Cathedrals were built, castles were quite damp, depressing places to be.

Thus, Gothic Architects sought to create the exact opposite of this.

Cathedrals boast light, bright windows, airy interiors and an overall pleasant aura.

What feature of a cathedral makes the inside bright?]]> 2016-08-03 06:36:16 UTC https://padlet.com/bewilkin/eqv0ac165b3/wish/117443798 GRAND, TALL DESIGNS  bewilkin https://padlet.com/bewilkin/eqv0ac165b3/wish/117443968 A fundamental characteristic of gothic Cathedrals is its height. 

The picture below is of Cologne Cathedral in Germany- one of the highest buildings.]]> 2016-08-03 06:40:23 UTC https://padlet.com/bewilkin/eqv0ac165b3/wish/117443968 VAULTED CEILING  bewilkin https://padlet.com/bewilkin/eqv0ac165b3/wish/117459485 The vaulted ceiling lead on from the achievements of the pointed Arch. 

The distribution of force within the vaulted ceiling enabled vaults to be built in different shapes and sizes, too]]> 2016-08-03 13:44:00 UTC https://padlet.com/bewilkin/eqv0ac165b3/wish/117459485 Look at this site if you need extra help... bewilkin https://padlet.com/bewilkin/eqv0ac165b3/wish/117459778 http://www.exploring-castles.com/characteristics_of_gothic_architecture.html]]> 2016-08-03 13:48:50 UTC https://padlet.com/bewilkin/eqv0ac165b3/wish/117459778 Can anyone find a feature not listed here? bewilkin https://padlet.com/bewilkin/eqv0ac165b3/wish/117460188 2016-08-03 13:53:47 UTC https://padlet.com/bewilkin/eqv0ac165b3/wish/117460188