Looking at the cathedrals discussed in class this week I believe that cathedrals represent both local and universal concerns. Just looking at the architecture from the cathedrals discussed in our group there is a lot of information and possible explanations to why the cathedrals were build the way they are. One idea that I shared with my group was the shape of the cathedrals from the top. The cathedrals that we talked about were the Basilica Di Santa Maria in Florence, Italy and La Cathedrale Notre Dame in Amiens, France. Looking at the shape of the Basilica in Florence, I believe that the architects wanted the building to represent the cross were Jesus died.
A top view of the cathedral in Florence. In this picture you can clearly see the cross shaped building similar the the picture above.
I chose this picture in relationship to the Cathedral in Amiens, I believe the cathedral was constructed in representation of the life of Christ.
You can clearly see the shape of a body which could represent the body of Jesus itself.
During our discussion group we came with a lot of ideas about why the buildings were the way they are and i think all the ideas we came with are possible. However, what I think is most important to know is that people in the early centuries had different believes than other people in other parts of the world, so that is why their are different types of cathedrals and shapes.
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Your map is very interesting. Good job coming up with your own thoughts on the subject. Nice analysis. I still think you could have explored this more. However, it didn't seem like you covered how they could be defined in terms of region.
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