Friday 6 May 2016

Cathedrals

With help from what was shown in class, and these links, link 1link 2link 3, answer the following questions.
1.What was the purpose for building such an elaborate structure?
2.What use did gargoyles have?
3.Why were flying buttresses needed?
4.Besides allowing light, what other purpose did stain glass windows serve?
5.List five other interesting facts you found about the Cathedrals.
6.What techniques were used to give the impression of height and light?
7.Why did they want to give the impression of height and light?
8.Compare your answer in number 7 to the beliefs of the ancient Egyptians,Greeks and Romans.

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