Question

• Research Salisbury Cathedral. It is an example of medieval gothic architecture. a brief description of the Salisbury Cathedral.

• Research the Washington National Cathedral, in Washington, D.C. It is an example of modern gothic architecture. a brief description of the Washington National Cathedral.

• provide and explain five similarities that characterize both of the churches.

• Explain five elements that are different between the Washington National Cathedral and Salisbury Cathedral.

Answer 1

1.) Chartres Cathedral, Chartres, France. Chartres Cathedral is a splendid example of French Gothic architecture as well as one of the best preserved Gothic buildings in Europe. The cathedral was built from the late 12th century until the mid-13th century and has remained nearly unchanged ever since its completion.

2.) It is an example, The Cathedral Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul in the City and Diocese of Washington, commonly known as Washington National Cathedral, is a cathedral of the Episcopal Church located in Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States.

3.) They are both ancient, both serve the same purpose, both forms of Gothic Architecture, Identical design, both are extremely huge.

4.) They are in different countries, the Salisbury was built in the 1200s, the Washington Cathedral was made in the early 2000s, the Salisbury is bigger in height, the Washington is wider but the height is shorter.