The Cathedral
To step inside a Gothic cathedral is to step inside the visual essence of the Christian faith—a world filled with vaulted ceilings that direct the visitor's gaze toward heaven, stone sculptures that bring to life both the...
In This Series
What Is a Cathedral?
Early Christian Architecture
Romanesque—A New Monumental Style
Vaulting—A Look at Roofs
Romanesque at Its Best
Saint-Denis and the Beginning of Gothic Style
The Urban Context of Cathedrals
Notre Dame in Paris
Early Gothic Style: Laon
Chartres: The Building
Chartres: The Sculpture
Chartres: The Windows
Amiens: The Limits of Height
Amiens: The Facade
Reims: The Royal Cathedral
Cathedrals: Who Builds? Who Pays? How Long?
New Developments in Gothic France
Late Gothic Churches in France
Early Gothic Architecture in England
Decorated and Perpendicular English Gothic
Gothic Churches in the Holy Roman Empire
Gothic Churches in Italy
Gothic Styles in Iberia and the New World
Gothic Architecture in Today's World