A big thank you to Emily for sharing her beautiful painting, which she made last weekend. I love the subtle mix of colors.
Emily's flower makes me feel peaceful and content.
(I'd love to post artwork from other students, if you are willing to share. Also: please keep emailing your photographs of nature!)
For April 2 and 3, please do the following...
1. Read this entire blog post. It will be helpful for you to read the questions in advance, so you know some of the things to look for while watching the video.
2. Watch my introductory video posted below; then watch the PBS video "Cathedral", which is posted here.
3. Answer the questions posted here.
The Major Characters of Cathedral
Pierre (the scribe who records his observations about the building of the new cathedral)
Bishop Philippe (the first bishop)
Master Guillaume (the master builder)
Merchant Thibaut (the wealthy merchant)
Bishop Gervais (the second bishop)
Friar Roland (the third bishop)
The Questions That You'll be Answering on Google Forms
1. Why do the people of Beaulieu want Master Guillaume to build such a tall, "splendid" cathedral?
2. How is the stone delivered from the quarry to the city of Beaulieu?
3. The cathedral at St. Denis was the first Gothic building, and it was designed by Abbot Suger. Why did Abbot Suger believe that it was so important to have lots of light inside of a church/cathedral?
4. According to the video, how do flying buttresses work?
5. Who did Christians believe was the "ultimate master builder"?
6. Why does Bishop Gervais want to use the stone from a certain quarry (that Master Guillaume would prefer NOT to use)?
7. How did Bishop Gervais contribute to the tragedy of Master Guillaume's death?
8. What miraculous event happens to Merchant Thibaut, and how does this event affect the construction of the cathedral?
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