jan 26, 1194 - Notre Dame Cathedral, Chartres, France

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1. Who is Chartres Cathedral dedicated to? What relic survived the fire of 1194 and how does this play a role in the
rebuilding of the church after the fire of 1194?
-Virgin Mary
-The tunic of the Virgin Mary
-Seeing the relic unharmed, the pilgrims were motivated to rebuild the Cathedral

2. Describe the façade of this church including the names of the main parts and their decoration.
-Flying buttresses
-No gallery
-Central rose window
-2 towers

3. Describe the interior elevation of Chartres. How does the structure of the interior relate to the exterior? How do flying buttresses make possible the use of stained glass?
-Arcade
-Triforium
-Clerestory
. Tall windows (interior) made possible by flying buttresses (exterior)
• Buttresses add support allowing for taller stained glass windows

4. How does the interior elevation and structure of Chartres compare to Laon? What is significant about the differences?
Chartres: taller, wider, flying buttresses, no gallery
No gallery --> better acoustics
Buttresses --> better support, bigger windows, more light

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