The Jeweled city. Cathedral of Chartres
Description
The Cathedral of Chartres, built from 1150 to 1220 and widely recognized as a masterpiece of Gothic architecture, is now a world heritage site. This program offers a narrated tour of the cathedral, along with a historical portrait of the political and religious fervor of the medieval architects who saw it through to completion.
Runtime
50 min
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Subjects
Geography
Genre
Date of Publication
[2005], c1995
Database
Films on Demand
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