Cathedral Rose Window Drawing

Many people are interested in actually seeing how geometry was applied in the art of sacred traditions worldwide.

Cathedral rose window drawing. Rose window is often used as a generic term applied to a circular window but is especially used for those found in gothic cathedrals and churches the windows are divided into segments by stone mullions and tracery the term rose window was not used before the 17th century and according to the oxford english dictionary among other authorities comes from the english flower name rose. The early 16th century transept rose of the beauvais cathedral is an example. It is a geometer s dream and we will work with it more than once. Constructed in 1260 yes it s nearly 800 years old the south rose window was a gift from king saint louis.

Intended completion at present. Examples are to be found in italy s. If you ve ever visited a cathedral you might have noticed a dramatic circular stained glass window dominating one of the walls. The geometry of the west rose window of the cathedral of st.

Designed by jean de chelles and pierre de montreull it s the central element that thrones over the transept. The south rose window of notre dame is a jewel in the crown of one the most well known gothic masterpieces in the world. Green for water and brown for the earth. Designed by cathedral master artisan rowan lecompte and fabricated by dieter goldkuhle the 26 foot window celebrates the majesty and mystery of creation.

This type of window is called a rose window or a wheel. John the divine in. Apr 14 2017 explore maria goodwin s board tracery patterns rose windows on pinterest. Architectural drawing of the rose window of strasbourg cathedral rose window from wikipedia the free encyclopedia a rose window or catherine window is often used as a generic term applied to a circular window but is especially used for those found in churches of the gothic architectural style and being divided into segments.

The window includes every color lecompte and goldkuhle could summon but key parts also represent the four greek elements. John the divine in new york city c michael s. Zeno maggiore in verona the cathedral of carrara spain burgos cathedral england lincoln cathedral and germany and central europe. Early in its development the rose window spread throughout europe.

One fine example involves the north rose window of chartres cathedral. The glorification of the virgin. In 1992 i had the honor and pleasure of working with master stonecarver simon verity who was then carving the statues at the portal of paradise the front entrance to the beloved cathedral church of st. North rose window of chartres cathedral.

Too much has been written about the magical cathedral of chartres for me to introduce it here.