Cathedral Design Gothic Architecture Chartres Cathedral Chartres, France St. Barbara’s Cathedral Kunta Hora, Czech Republic
Facade Exterior face or wall of building Notre Dame Paris, France
Arch Curving structure made of wedged- shaped stones or bricks Before 12 th century, most arches were round. St. Vitus Cathedral Prague, Czech Republic
Arch In 12 th century, started making pointed arches: Gothic style
Arch Pointed arches gave a soaring, heaven-ward feeling. Spain, Castilla Leon, Avila
Flying Buttress Stone pillars on the exterior of a cathedral, helps support weight of vault
Vault An arched, or curved, structure that usually forms the ceiling or roof of a building
Exterior Features Chartres Cathedral Chartres, France
Bell Tower Holds and protects cathedral bells. Usually sits on top of cathedral to the side of the building.
Gargoyle Stone spouts projecting from rain gutter of the roof. When it rains, they appear to be spitting out the water. Warning about evil spirits Notre Dame Cathedral Paris, France
Stained-glass Window Made of pieces of colored glass arranged in a design Pictures in glass taught about Bible stories to the illiterate Add beauty & light St. Vitus Cathedral Prague, Czech Republic
Interior Features
Sculpture Art of shaping figures or designs by carving stone, clay, or casting in metal Liturgical art- instruction & respect for God and saints Chartres Cathedral Chartres, France
Altar Long, narrow table used in Eucharistic sacrifice Ceiling above altar higher & floor is raised St. Peter’s Cathedral Rome, Italy
Baptismal Font Baptism- ceremony where water is poured over person’s head (cleansing & welcoming into Church). Holds water.
Crucifix Cross w/ image of body of Christ Placed over altar Notre Dame Cathedral Paris, France
Nave Main/central section B/t entry at west & altar at other end Gathering area Salisbury Cathedral Salisbury, England
Pulpit From Latin word for stage Place from which to speak to the congregation Eastern part of nave, facing the congregation St. Stephen’s Cathedral Vienna, Austria
Tapestry Heavy cloth woven w/ designs or scenes Hung on wall for decoration Liturgical art-has holy content; taught Bible stories to the illiterate Canterbury Cathedral Canterbury, England