church architecture

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church architecture

Chartres cathedral

a sacred geometry
2003
A documentary on the Chartres Cathedral in France that advances challenging architectural theories by Professor Keith Critchlow, an expert in sacred architecture. Looks at its 44 stained-glass windows and the 12th century labyrinth. Features images accompanied by music and commentary.

Architecture for the shroud

relic and ritual in Turin
2003

Cathedral

1988
Medieval Gothic cathedrals-- their design, construction, and significance, are exemplified through the story of a fictional representative building.

Architectural principles in the age of humanism

1971
A brief examination of the theory and practice of Renaissance architecture that draws attention to the values underlying this style.

The Leaning Tower of Pisa

1991
A knowledgeable Italian gentleman explains the construction and history of an Italian landmark, now 800 years old, to two American children.

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