The Cathedral Code: Engineering the Medieval Skyline - Part 5: Stained Glass: Windows as Theology
The Cathedral Code: Engineering the Medieval Skyline 1 The Cathedral Code: Engineering the Medieval Skyline - Part 1: The Rib Vault: The Skeleton of Gothic Cathedrals 2 The Cathedral Code: Engineering the Medieval Skyline - Part 2: The Tread Wheel Crane: Medieval Megalifters 3 The Cathedral Code: Engineering the Medieval Skyline - Part 3: The Codex: The Invention of the Book 4 The Cathedral Code: Engineering the Medieval Skyline - Part 4: Musical Notation: Writing Sound 5 The Cathedral Code: Engineering the Medieval Skyline - Part 5: Stained Glass: Windows as Theology ← Series Home The Canvas of Light: A Spiritual Architecture The interior experience of the Gothic cathedral was fundamentally shaped by the transformation of light into a language of faith. Stained glass windows were an indispensable component of this spiritual architecture, representing a monumental achievement in chemical engineering and storytelling. High above the stone floors, the light filtered through these panels, creating a profound atmosphere of awe and wonder. ...