The Medieval Synthesis in the Arts ca. (1000-1300) Gothic church from the 13th century. The cathedral church of Chartres is one of the most important in France. After a fire in 1134, the city of Chartres destroyed the west facade of the cathedral. The reconstruction of the west facade between 1145-50. It was formerly known as Notre-Dame de Chartres, but today it is known as Chartres Cathedral. This church has the essential parts of a Christian basilica. The cathedral is located in the city of Chartres, in the northwest of France. It is one of three French Gothic architectures, the others being Amiens Cathedral and Reims Cathedral. The cathedral has two pointed arches, buttresses, vaults and magnificent stained glass windows. The great broken arches soar towards the sky. This church symbolizes the age of faith. The southern rose centers the image of Christ and the evangelists, the Apocalypse, the prophets and the Virgin Mary. Chartres Cathedral was dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Chartres Cathedral contains 176 stained glass windows; the stained glass window was intended to be educational. The five windows of the choir, arranged in a semi-circle, relate in various ways to the Virgin Mary. The rose window represents characters from the Old Testament. The south transept, which is depicted from the New Testament, has a rose window representing the Apocalypse. »(Encyclopedia Britannica). The historic moments of the cathedral are made up of sculptures, miniature statues and the large rose windows of Chartres Cathedral. The church was to bring salvation, spiritual instruction, and moral education to Christ's followers. This work is typical of this era as the Gothic architectural style is known for its high stonework and high flying buttresses..... . middle of paper ......real image and other different images of the interior of the cathedral. “The Medieval Synthesis in the Arts” McGraw-Hill Connect http://textflow.mcgraw-hill.com//parser. [hp?sec;pad=13&fake printThe book helps me understand a "What is united in splendor, shines in splendor And the magnificent work flooded the new light shines" "Chartres Cathedral" Article Encyclopedia Britannica http ://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/107728/Chartres -This book gave me insight into where this beautiful Gothic cathedral was located and how it is associated with the Virgin Mary. “Stained glass window of Chartres Cathedral” Web consulted on 02/18/2014 http: //www.chartrescathedral.net/Stained-glass-of-Chartres-Cathedral This website enlightens me on the representation inscribed on the rose window, this information is witty and knowledgeable.