Gothic+&+Romanesque+Architecture

Please click through the presentation below and take notes (this power point also coincides with section **VII. Medieval Architecture** in your printed notes). media type="custom" key="20733566"
 * I. Information:**
 * You may need to create an account with Voicethread to view the presentation and you may want to pull out your headphones to listen to my comments about the photographs**
 * [|Or click this link]**


 * II. Further Learning:**
 * 1) According to [|this site], what was the goal of the sculptor?
 * 2) Who helped fund the creation of a church? Describe the way that money was raised and how members of a town contributed.
 * 3) Which way does the altar in most churches face?
 * 4) According to [|this site], when did stained glass become popular in Europe?
 * 5) What is stained glass made from?

You are going to preparing a post for your small group on Edmodo that showcases the history and significant features of a medieval church in Europe. You may create a prezi, sliderocket presentation, glog, popplet, or other online creation that showcases the following information about the church you choose:
 * III. Applying what you have Learned:**
 * History of the Church - When was the church built? How long did it take to build? Do we know who designed the church and who built it?
 * Location - show where your church is located on a map.
 * Current State of the Church - If you were to travel to Europe today could you visit this church? Has anything important happened to this church since the Middle Ages?
 * 3 things that are unique about your Church - Does the church feature a famous piece of art or stained glass? Were there any important events or figures who are linked to this church?


 * You should also include:**
 * Images of your church
 * A map that identifies the church's location
 * List of references


 * You should choose one of the following churches:**

Maria Loche Abbey (Germany) Trier Cathedral (Germany) St. Mary's (Rostock, Germany) Canterbury Cathedral (England) Chartes Cathedral (France) Notre Dame (France) Reims Cathedral (Friance) St. Francis' Basilica (Assisi, Italy) St. Vitus' Cathedral (Prague, Czech Republic) Batahla Monastery (Portugal) St. Mary's (Marienkirche) (Lubeck, Germany) OR Any other teacher approved church (There are LOTS of them!) so if you have your own interest just clear it with Mrs. Hals! :)