ARTH 1200 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Romanesque Architecture, Gothic Architecture, Durham Cathedral
23 Nov 2017
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Using simple geometric units (square) to construct shapes: taking diagonals of rectangles and rotating it so it"s parallel to the length of the rectangle to create a new, larger one. Fountain in the center, connected to court of the lions fountain outside. Ceramic tiles on lower part of the wall, all surfaces are covered with ornaments. Epigraphic text says what people should think about this room: such pleasure for the eye! In this place the soul shall find a stunning dream. : what delicious perspectives are contained in my enclosure! How many objects that, just by beholding them, are enough to satisfy the demands of a superior glory! Look at this dome; its elegant proportions darken and diminish all other domes. Low window sills b/c islamic tradition to sit on the floor. Monastery and shrine church for saint cuthbert. Shares fundamental design with old saint peters: same length and width.
