Saint Denise

Flying Buttresses

Flying Buttresses 

The flying buttresses are a sign of original Gothic architecture, made to help reinforce the vaulted walls and ceilings. There are several types of buttresses, but 'flying' buttresses are unique because they are not directly connected to the building, they extend as another form and act as pushing the main building upward. These flying buttresses at Saint Denise were an interesting component to see and understand after the lecture in the previous class. It made the architecture that much more interesting because of the understanding that these parts of the building signified a change from Romanesque art to Gothic art.

Rose Window

Rose Window

 Rose windows (also known as stained glass) are sometimes seen as the center piece of the church. They generally are made to represent a story of religious figures, and is probably the most distinguishing and beautiful installation of church art. The window reflects the sunlight from inside, but has a feature were from the outside of the church the images in the window cannot be seen. The window is usually placed in a central location of the church where the light can reflect into a halo effect on an area. But again the most important aspect of these rose windows and stained glass around the church are the stories told within them.