ARTS ANALYSIS

Western Facade of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris

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Introduction3

Thesis Statement3

Discussion3

History of Notre-dam de Paris Cathedral4

Degradation and Restoration4

Façade: The Inspiration of the Cathedral4

Artifacts and Relics5

Cultural Context5

Conclusion6

Appendix8

Western Facade of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris

Introduction

Notre Dame Cathedral is most visited monuments in the history of Paris, among many other notables. Notre-Dame Cathedral or Notre-Dame de Paris is the most renowned Gothic cathedral in Paris, city of France. The size, architectural value, antiquity and structure of this church makes it one of the most significant cathedrals of the Middle Ages. Ile de la Cite is the location where it stretches at its eastern end and was constructed over the ruins of two older churches there. The choir, nave, apse, chapels, transept and various embellishments added its beauty with exemplary interior with dedicated floor plan.

This paper examines the historical and architectural context of the Notre Dame Cathedral. The major purpose is to manifest the writings and studies into a research body. It also highlights the restoration, Mariology and monumental sculptures of this great building. The art and contemporary aspect of this church with its significance in the French Revolution has been greatly discusses. The paper illuminates a thesis statement to understand the objectivity of the subject concern. There were definite structural changes with extensive renovations in the buildings. It has also deviated towards the historical context of this architectural design. Viollet-le-Duc, architect had upheaval the controversial and critical restoration. These impressions were the source of greater inspiration for art enthusiasts and retained various tourists and researchers across the globe. The purpose of restoration was to add the colors of incomplete patterns and textures in the monument that were never the part of the building in the Middle Ages.

Thesis Statement

Notre Dame de Paris cathedral and its western facade is a source of great approbation and represents architectural dignity and sophistication that represents the artistic excellence of nearly two centuries.

Discussion

The western veneer has captivated antiquarians of cutting periphery craft and contemporary engineers. It was only because of its arrangements and conformity to the subject. Eudes de Sully in 1200 has pioneered to undertake the examination of its structure. This third draftsman and his episcopate autonomy helped to incorporate the proceedings. The construction of North Tower was finished with the structure of set of vertical and level of lines. It was made possible till 1240 as a modest intruding mass with finite quality and size of the building. A hypothetical believed was revolved among the public and the vicinity about the dignified importance of this church. Four forceful supporters climbed to the peak of the tower and indicate that the mass of the church is constructed for God. It was a symbolical manifestation for the pedestrians.

Various structural settings were constructed for expansive level groups. These structures are constructed for men. It has incredible sizes which were 41 m in width, 63 m in height, and 43 m in stature. These measurements described the base and heights of the ...