Second, would be to witness the eminency of the architectural wonders built during that age. ... The accomplishments in architecture during that time, I have to say, are simply genius. ... Gothic architecture, I think, would be a good sight to see. ... For example, the stained-glass windows that are found in most Gothic-style cathedrals must have been a long time consuming process. ...
During this period the Roman-Catholic Church provided spiritual direction while many literary, artistic and architectural achievements were made. ... The building of the grand gothic cathedrals with the marvelous ceilings, stained glass windows and flying buttresses began in the middles ages. These architectural achievements reflected in Medieval Europe by H.C. Davis, Oxford University Press. " measure [the middle ages] by the memories and the achievements that it has bequeathed to the modern world we must judge them by their philosophy and law, their poetry and architecture- Faith was a...
In addition, Brunelleschi had an interest in mathematics as well as the study of ancient monuments, thus his work would turn more and more in the direction of architecture, three years of his life were spent in Rome studying sculpture and architecture with his friend, Donatello. ... He made several trips in his life to Rome in order to study the classic architecture that would serve to inspire is numerous creations. ... It took most of his life and formed what would become the basis of Renaissance Architecture. ... This is what the Renaissance was all about, the rebirth of classical a...
Jan M. Mason Chapters 6,7 #1502 MWF 11-11:50 Middle Ages The idea that the Middle Ages were "dark ages" has been exaggerated a lot. In fact the Middle ages are split into three distinct time periods, which were all quite different from each other. There are the Early, High, and L...
The novel A World Lit Only By Fire The Medieval Mind And The Renaissance Portrait Of an Age, by William Manchester gives the reader an in depth look at the Middle Ages and touches upon the Renaissance. Manchester writes his innovative, or as some would consider bias, views of the Renaissance and Mid...