| Title: | Chartres : sanctuaire du monde |
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| Alternative title: | Chartres Cathedral |
| Description: | This website provides detailed information about Chartres Cathedral, one of the most notable examples of French Gothic architecture. The website is run by a charitable organisation, Chartres, sanctuaire de Monde, which aims to raise money to support the Cathedral. Sections of the site are devoted to the construction of the cathedral, the major programme of rebuilding undertaken in the 12th century and subsequent alterations to the fabric. Other areas of interest include sections on the iconographic significance of the important collection of stained glass and sculptures, and an account of the development of Chartres as a centre for pilgrimage in the medieval period. Although there is an English language version of the website, much of the more useful content is only available in French. |
| Keywords - controlled: | medieval architecture; Gothic architecture; Gothic (medieval); cathedrals; Chartres - Eure-et-Loir - France; religious art; stained glass (visual works); sculpture (visual works); statues; iconography; |
| Type: | Images; Secondary source |
| URL: | http://www.chartres-csm.org/ |
| Classification: |
Humanities > History > Art / architecture history Humanities > History > Ecclesiastical / Church history Architecture and planning > Architectural history > Geography or culture > European Architecture and planning > Built environment > Buildings and structures > Religious buildings and structures Modern languages and area studies > Europe > Europe by region / Country > Western Europe > France > Art / architecture history |
| Resource creator: | Matheus, Jean (Director) |
| Resource creator: | Gaud, Henri (Photographer) |
| Country of origin: | France |
| Period: | 1000 - 1200 CE; 13th Century; 14th Century |
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