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- Level Foundation
- Duration 18 hours
- Course by Yale University
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An introduction to some of the most astonishing architectural monuments the world has ever known"Gothic cathedrals. We shall study the art, literature, intellectual life, economics, and new social arrangements that arose in the shadow of the cathedrals and that were such an important part of the revival of cities in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries. The goal of the course is a better appreciation of the High Middle Ages, a world that is still recognizably our own.Modules
Chapter 1: Origins and Birth of the Age of Cathedrals
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4
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4
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- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 Paris
- 1.3 Notre Dame de Paris and the Wave of Cathedral Building
- 1.4 What We'll Study
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- Disclaimer
Chapter 2: The First Cathedral: Saint-Denis
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3
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3
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- 2.1 The Old Church
- 2.2 Royalty Reposed
- 2.3 The Fair of Lendit
Chapter 3: A Bible in Stone for the Poor
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2
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1
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2
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- 3.1 Suger, the Producer
- 3.2 Reasons, Spiritual and Worldly
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- On What was Done in his Administration by Abbot Suger
Chapter 4: Entering the House of God
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2
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2
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- 4.1 The Central Portal, Saint-Denis
- 4.2 The North and South Portals, Saint-Denis
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- Life of Saint Denis by James of Voragine
Chapter 5: Dazzling Light and Rich Objects
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4
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1
PeerReview
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1
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- Saint-Denis
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Peer Review
- Study of the past/Promise of the future.
4
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- 5.1 God is Light
- 5.2 Saint-Denis, a Storehouse of Treasure
- 5.3 The Uplifting Church
- 5.4 The Anagogical and Moses Windows
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- The Celestial Hierarchy by The Pseudo-Dionysius
Chapter 6: Gothic Versus Romanesque Design
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3
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3
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- 6.1 Romanesque
- 6.2 Gothic Origins
- 6.3 Gothic
Chapter 7: Architectural Innovations in the Age of Cathedrals
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1
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- Gothic vs. Romanesque
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- 7.1 Architectural Innovations
Chapter 8: Building Notre Dame
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2
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- 8.1 The Role and Initial Construction of Notre Dame
- 8.2 Renovations
Chapter 9: Birth of Christ and the Death of Mary on Notre Dame’s West Façade
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3
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2
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3
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- 9.1 Influences and Innovations
- 9.2 St. Anne’s Portal
- 9.3 Coronation Portal
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- The Nativity of Mary by James of Voragine
- The Assumption of Mary by James of Voragine
Chapter 10: Entering Notre Dame to Great Rose Windows
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2
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- 10.1 Central Portal: The Last Judgment
- 10.2 Notre Dame’s Roses
Chapter 11: Saint Stephen and the Miracle of Theophilus
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3
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1
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1
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- Notre Dame de Paris
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- 11.1 St. Stephen’s Portal
- 11.2 Theophilus and the Virgin
- 11.3 Truth Set in Stone
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- The Miracle of Theophilus by Rutebeuf
Chapter 12: Peter Abelard and The Birth of the University
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3
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1
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3
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- 12.1 From Mars to Minerva
- 12.2 Introducing Faith into Reason
- 12.3 The Story of Abelard’s Misfortunes
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- Historia calamitatum (The Story of My Misfortunes) by Peter Abelard
Chapter 14: The Fabiliaux: Urban Tales in the Shadow of The Cathedral
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2
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1
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- Urban Phenomena
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- 14.1 “The Crucified Priest”
- 14.2 “The Peekaboo Priest”
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- The Crucified Priest
- The Peekaboo Priest
Chapter 15: Building Chartres
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3
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3
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- 15.1 Dizzying Heights
- 15.2 The History of Chartres
- 15.3 The Holy Tunic
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- Miracles of Our Lady of Chartres by Jehan le Marchant
Chapter 16: Chartres’ Royal Portal and The Liberal Arts
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3
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- 16.1 Merchant Donors
- 16.2 The West Façade
- 16.3 The North and South Transepts
Chapter 17: Stained Glass at Chartres
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- 17.1 Chartres’ Lancets
- 17.2 Chartres’ Roses
Chapter 18: Chartres and Charlemagne
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2
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1
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- Daily Life and Chartres
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- 18.1 The Zodiac Window
- 18.2 Charlemagne in Glass
Chapter 19: The Song of Roland
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4
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4
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- 19.1 Lords and Vassals
- 19.2 Plunder
- 19.3 Roland’s Reliquary Sword
- 19.4 Vengeance or Treason?
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- The Song of Roland
Chapter 20: The Sainte-Chapelle in Paris
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3
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1
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- The Bible of the Poor
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- 20.1 Church and State
- 20.2 Amassing of Relics
- 20.3 A New Holy Land
Chapter 21: Holy Relics
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- 21.1 A Radiating Chapel
- 21.2 Total Work of Art
Chapter 22: The Stained Glass of Sainte-Chapelle
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- 22.1 The House of Glass
- 22.2 Apse
- 22.3 North Program
- 22.4 South Program
Chapter 23: The Life of Saint Louis
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3
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- 23.1 Building a Case for Canonization
- 23.2 Confessor or Martyr?
- 23.3 Louis’ Virtues
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- The Memories of the Lord of Joinville (The Life of Saint-Louis) by Joinville
Chapter 24: The King Becomes a Relic
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3
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- Saints, Kings and Crusades
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- 24.1 Louis the Crusader
- 24.2 The Almost Martyr
- 24.3 The King Becomes a Relic
Chapter 25: Cathedrals from the Middle Ages to the Present
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- 25.1 Cathedrals from the Middle Ages to the Present
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Discover the "Age of Cathedrals," a foundational Arts & Humanities course on Coursera. Led by expert instructors, this 1080-minute course delves into the architectural marvels of Gothic cathedrals and explores the art, literature, intellectual life, and societal changes of the High Middle Ages. Ideal for those seeking to appreciate the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, it offers a comprehensive look at a world that still resonates today. Available with a Starter subscription, this course is perfect for history enthusiasts and learners interested in medieval culture.
Howard Bloch