2. Cathedral Design Gothic Architecture Chartres Cathedral Chartres, France St. Barbara’s Cathedral Kunta Hora, Czech Republic

3. Facade  Exterior face or wall of building Notre Dame Paris, France

4. Arch  Curving structure made of wedged- shaped stones or bricks  Before 12 th century, most arches were round. St. Vitus Cathedral Prague, Czech Republic

5. Arch  In 12 th century, started making pointed arches: Gothic style

6. Arch  Pointed arches gave a soaring, heaven-ward feeling. Spain, Castilla Leon, Avila

7. Flying Buttress  Stone pillars on the exterior of a cathedral, helps support weight of vault

8. Vault  An arched, or curved, structure that usually forms the ceiling or roof of a building

9. Exterior Features Chartres Cathedral Chartres, France

10. Bell Tower  Holds and protects cathedral bells.  Usually sits on top of cathedral to the side of the building.

11. 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

12. 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

13. Interior Features

14. 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

15. Altar  Long, narrow table used in Eucharistic sacrifice  Ceiling above altar higher & floor is raised St. Peter’s Cathedral Rome, Italy

16. Baptismal Font  Baptism- ceremony where water is poured over person’s head (cleansing & welcoming into Church).  Holds water.

17. Crucifix  Cross w/ image of body of Christ  Placed over altar Notre Dame Cathedral Paris, France

18. Nave  Main/central section  B/t entry at west & altar at other end  Gathering area Salisbury Cathedral Salisbury, England

19. 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

20. 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