reading comp 3

1. The Florence cathedral was part of the gothic style and was fully built in 1436. The main design point was the dome, created by Filippo Brunelleschi. Being built by Emilio De Fabris, the exterior clearly states that it is part of the Gothic revival, shown with the high reaching gothic arches. It is made of polychrome marble which is green, pink and white. It was built as a basilica that was in the shape of a Latin cross which includes a large nave in the middle. The Salisbury Cathedral is also in the shape of a cross. This cathedral was built with a vertical axis in mind,reaching high to the sky. Both cathedrals had high points going upward as if they were reaching toward heaven. Giving the message that all things lead up to God and the heavens. Both being in the shape of crosses shows the importance of religion and also gives the message that the religion is center of all. Both the florence and salisbury cathedrals had high rise ceilings that included crossing squares showing the geometric matrix. The domes and the stained glass windows in the florence cathedral tell a story, along with allowing natural light to shine through.

2. The cologne cathedral being a gothic cathedral, shows multiple points and reaches to eternity as some would say.The dark exterior shows a sense of mystery. The building and the color scheme of the building shows a sense of antiquity. The color of the cologne cathedral makes it as though it is dark, and as I said mysterious. It makes you wonder what kind of message is really trying to be sent out. The florence cathedral on the other hand is bright colors and although it is vertically built it gives off the warm feeling as though the colors are more inviting. On the inside of the cologne cathedral there is a sense of openness and light as if it is shining down from heaven. It is said that this cathedral is a "symbol of the new German governments positions as a pro- monarch."

3. The florence cathedral is seen to be more of a classical language incorporated into some gothic elements, whereas the amiens cathedral is completely gothic style. The amiens cathedral is based more on geometric matrixes and reaching upward rather than only reaching up to the heavens like the florence cathedral. It is based on its height and width. The use of crossing squares which are long horizontal spaces broke by 2 crossing x's. It is a new reality of repetition and shows a lifting sequence to infinity as we spoke about in class. It had a central spine, flying buttresses, vaults, and a labyrinth. Due to the height of these two interior and exteriors it shows the scale in relation to people. It is somewhat of a symbol or how much bigger God and religion is than humans.

question 2.

Medieval interior spaces included a main central hallway or chamber. The fireplace was found on a hearth or where the louver was located. On the opposite side of the building a platform sat where the tables were lined up. Interior chapels were known to be important parts of these interior spaces. The spaces were lit with torches, candles, lanterns, etc. The ground was either stone or tile. With the decorations being such an important part there was wainscot on the bottom and multiple paintings on the top of the walls.

the court area

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