NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL IN PARIS WIENER, Jacques and Charles: France, 1855, Bronze, 59 mm The early Gothic cathedral of Notre Dame is situated on the Ile de la Cite in Paris. It is a fine example of Gothic architecture, noted for its flying buttresses, which were a technical advance providing support, and for the rose window in the west facade. One of the most daring constructions of its time, it has a wide nave and double ambulatory. The west facade was imitated in many French churches. LINK to photo of Notre Dame Cathedral (from GreatBuildings.com) |
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