The one narrow type of French Gothic cathedrals that is the subject of this video were constructed by Catholic cities mostly where bishops resided in or near France. The flying buttress that allowed the height and
stained glass windows is discussed as well as the hardships the constructions forced on the economics of these cities.
The narrow time period if about 1100-1300 ad while the catholic Church and
feudal Europe ruled. In the middle ages other types of cathedrals
were being constructed and even in other religions.
The architectural ignorance of the builders sort of added to the building style? This video is somewhat better than the one called Castle,
but both are much too narrow in approach for my liking.
Rating: 3 / 5
I love this DVD–the cartoon accompanied with the on location art history lesson about Medieval architecture is wonderful. It was just something I felt I should own.
Rating: 5 / 5
If you want to bring history to life for elementary through 12 grade students, buy this DVD. Also, it arrived in perfect condition and ahead of schedule.
Rating: 5 / 5
I watched “Cathedral” as a young boy and was in awe of history and the majestic Gothic cathedrals, and how they were built as well.
Although this documentary is from 1985, it is in no way outdated. The animation helps to make history accessible to younger viewers, and helps to reinforce it for adults.
Macaulay and Caroline Berg also do a great job in presenting Gothic cathedrals plus the histories of France and Christianity to life. They are on-site for the whole documentary, instead of being interviewed in a room. Their dialouge isn’t dumbed down, but also devoid of mindless intellectual jargon. I have to add that music is also pretty cool, too.
Buy this for youself, your students, or for your children, especially if you would like them to see what a truly amazing church can be.
Now, whatever became of the lovely Caroline Berg…
Rating: 5 / 5
As I’ve seen with other David Macaulay books brought to the small screen—Castle, Pyramid, Roman Town—Cathedral, another childhood favorite of mine, encapsulates a certain joyful magic as it brings its fact-filled story to life. Telling of the construction of a great Gothic cathedral in France during the high point of the era of faith, Cathedral interspaces live action shots set at Chartres and other notable Medieval sites, with affectionately drawn animation that lets us become eyewitnesses to the creation of a monumental work of architecture. Hosted by the author himself and narrated by Derek Jacobi, Cathedral is a rare delight.
Rating: 5 / 5
#1 by R. Bagula on April 18, 2010 - 9:23 pm
The one narrow type of French Gothic cathedrals that is the subject of this video were constructed by Catholic cities mostly where bishops resided in or near France. The flying buttress that allowed the height and
stained glass windows is discussed as well as the hardships the constructions forced on the economics of these cities.
The narrow time period if about 1100-1300 ad while the catholic Church and
feudal Europe ruled. In the middle ages other types of cathedrals
were being constructed and even in other religions.
The architectural ignorance of the builders sort of added to the building style? This video is somewhat better than the one called Castle,
but both are much too narrow in approach for my liking.
Rating: 3 / 5
#2 by AMBH on April 18, 2010 - 10:31 pm
I love this DVD–the cartoon accompanied with the on location art history lesson about Medieval architecture is wonderful. It was just something I felt I should own.
Rating: 5 / 5
#3 by V. Tillman on April 18, 2010 - 11:35 pm
If you want to bring history to life for elementary through 12 grade students, buy this DVD. Also, it arrived in perfect condition and ahead of schedule.
Rating: 5 / 5
#4 by Albert J. on April 19, 2010 - 12:21 am
I watched “Cathedral” as a young boy and was in awe of history and the majestic Gothic cathedrals, and how they were built as well.
Although this documentary is from 1985, it is in no way outdated. The animation helps to make history accessible to younger viewers, and helps to reinforce it for adults.
Macaulay and Caroline Berg also do a great job in presenting Gothic cathedrals plus the histories of France and Christianity to life. They are on-site for the whole documentary, instead of being interviewed in a room. Their dialouge isn’t dumbed down, but also devoid of mindless intellectual jargon. I have to add that music is also pretty cool, too.
Buy this for youself, your students, or for your children, especially if you would like them to see what a truly amazing church can be.
Now, whatever became of the lovely Caroline Berg…
Rating: 5 / 5
#5 by Goodbye Cruel World on April 19, 2010 - 12:26 am
As I’ve seen with other David Macaulay books brought to the small screen—Castle, Pyramid, Roman Town—Cathedral, another childhood favorite of mine, encapsulates a certain joyful magic as it brings its fact-filled story to life. Telling of the construction of a great Gothic cathedral in France during the high point of the era of faith, Cathedral interspaces live action shots set at Chartres and other notable Medieval sites, with affectionately drawn animation that lets us become eyewitnesses to the creation of a monumental work of architecture. Hosted by the author himself and narrated by Derek Jacobi, Cathedral is a rare delight.
Rating: 5 / 5