5. Gothic Cathedrals

How were Gothic cathedrals designed and built? Don't forget to like our video!
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@Sdtok probably a good idea

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I think you all need a new dose of gothic architecture

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[@Catubrannos]

Nice simple way of explaining the origin of flying buttresses and why they're called that, thanks.

[@williamofdallas]

I had no idea spires had any other purpose than for aesthetic

[@Ktulu789]

I always wondered what were all those things doing up there. Turned out even the points had a purpose! That's awesome! I'm not christian or whatever but sure now Cathedrals are interesting! And they already were!

[@Tempusverum]

Beauty and function in one

[@tomfu6210]

Gothic was High-Tech 700 years before High-Tech was a thing.

[@Krahazik]

In my studies of architecture, I have discovered that a lot of decorative features on ancient buildings, cathedrals, castles, and other buildings, had functional reasons for their existence and then dressed up a little to look nice while performing that function. Just like these flying buttresses and spires.

[@lawlerzwtf]

@@Krahazik Can you provide more examples?

[@GrammerAngel]

At 3:50: "Oh, that turns out to be a poor choice." Wow, how many times have I said that....?

[@Nelster]

Good thing it's only a model.

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Haha that part should be the new standard meme of epic failling choices 🤣

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How many times have we all said that?

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@@Nelster that's what god said 😭

[@GardenerTobak]

I didn't realize they built scale models beforehand to fine tune the design. Interesting video.

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they used models for everything. Even castles. Anything of any consequence had a model built.

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Ansys before Ansys

[@collisw8302]

Sometimes lots of models! Apparently in some French cathedrals there were up to 100 models made so engineers could study all manor of scenarios (fires/earthquakes/attacks from enemies) and still have functioning models for other tests.

[@Peteruspl]

A few of the biggester projects were constructed over decades. In some cases none of the people who were at the start of the construction or even their kids would see the fully finished building. At this scale you can't just wing it, make it 10% more slender than the last one and hope its still structurally sound.

[@petermgruhn]

It may be important to notice that the one example they showed was much later in period and not gothic in style. The wikipedia article mentions models : papier maché presentation [sales] models. There is another mention of models in an unspecified context possibly linked to masonry. These could be more stone cutting planning rather than engineering models.

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simple and clear, brilliant!

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The final question being not "How is a cathedral built?" but "where in god's name may I find that set of wood pieces ?"

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You can make them by yourself

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OrkosUA I’m not a woodworker so uh, no I cannot

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@@DeathnoteBB all you need is a knife and some wood dude, sand paper to grind off rough edges.

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The same way you get the stone parts for the real arch - pay someone who knows how.

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Good

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Sort of a real life scale model computer program.

[@monsieurm6975]

Beautiful. Being a geek when it comes to architecture, there is not much else that surpasses the spires and towering walls of stained glass, than the cathedrals of Europe. Specifically, I have been studying the cathedrals of France for a couple of decades and the work to raise such a foundation, within the scope of medieval building techniques still astonished me every day, like it was the first time I fell in love with these spiritual buildings that literally raised into the sky. Reims , Chartres, Notre Dame (with my prayers) .... the Gothic design that was perfected in France, in my opinion, marked an amazing transformation in architecture ; of what we cannot do and what we CAN do. Wonderful video, thanks !

[@abdullah.alanzia1]

This is not a Gothic building. Why are the palaces in Alhambra in Spain older? Because they are Arab buildings, like the ones in Spain and like the ones in Damascus. 👍

[@leoads]

Wow, great video. I’m a structural engineer. I took classes of history of the structures where I have learnt everything about the flying buttresses, but nothing compares to this video. The easy to understand explanations are outstanding. That’s why I believe that the human being are gonna get smarter and smarter with the time.

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You had very poor teaching therefore.

[@loserock1]

⛪️ Long live the Notre-Dame and all cathedrals around the world!

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Aged like fine milk

[@roxane1237]

@@eviethekiwi7178 There are still at least a dozen of other cathedrals left that are also called "Notre Dame" so that's okay I guess.

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Whos gonna tell him

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It's so hard to overstate the importance and delight of a practical demo for understanding things.

[@pedrosemedo4979]

I'm a teacher at a portuguese secondary school and this video is very good to explain the gothic structure. Thank you.

[@tamaracarter1836]

Here are some of the best examples of medieval cathedrals in England: *Lincoln Cathedral* *world’s tallest building 1311-1548 - it was the first building to overtake the Great Pyramid of Giza (the spire collapsed in storm of 1548, tower remains). The amazing height Lincoln Cathedral achieved was “never matched” until 1884 - the Washington Monument. Only one cathedral (so far) has ever managed to surpass its height - Ulm Minster in Germany. One of the highlights inside are the exquisitely carved 14th century choir stalls, *Durham Cathedral* *one of the finest examples of Romanesque architecture in Europe, it is architecturally very important - containing many elements that prove it to have influenced (what would later be created in France) Gothic architecture, *York Minster* *largest medieval cathedral in Northern Europe, plus the “Great East Window” is the largest expanse of medieval stained glass in the world, *Ely Cathedral* *central octagonal tower is unique in Europe, highest nave in UK, outstanding Romanesque exterior that is very different from any other cathedral, *Canterbury Cathedral* *oldest UK Cathedral founded in 597AD (present building started 1070AD), great amount of medieval glass along with York Minster, *Salisbury Cathedral* *tallest UK cathedral, contains what is said to be the oldest clock in the world (1386), Cathedral unique in Europe as was built in only 38 years (1220-1258), so has a remarkably uniform exterior, *Wells Cathedral* *over 300 medieval statues on West Front (said to be the largest in Europe), extremely unique mid-14th century “scissor-arches”, *Winchester Cathedral* *longest 'medieval' cathedral in the world, along with longest ‘medieval’ nave, the crypts (built 1079) are haunting when submerged in water (as flood often). *Peterborough Cathedral* *known for its famous “West Front”, a very early English Gothic facade which is unrivalled in Gothic architecture, also inside the largest of the 4 remaining decorated medieval wooden cathedral ceilings (built in around 1200) remaining in Europe, *Norwich Cathedral* *made of beautiful french Caen stone (Canterbury Cathedral was also built extensively with it), has over 1000 painted medieval “bosses” situated on the ceiling vault - an unrivalled treasure. *Gloucester Cathedral* *the cathedral cloisters are absolutely stunning and were featured in some of the Harry Potter movies, another interesting feature inside the cathedral - the 46 misericords (carved in the 1300’s), depicting a wide array of strange and charming scenes. *Westminster Abbey* *the most well known, has held the coronations of many English Kings/ Queens for over 1000 years, a very important site for this reason with many notable historical figures buried within its walls. Interestingly, it also contains one of the countries oldest doors (dated to 1050AD). *There are many more, but I think these are some of the greatest in England.*

[@LitoGeorge]

Wonderful demonstration and explanation. Thank you. Have to admit that those Cathedrals are absolutely incredible in their beauty and engineering know how.

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Outstanding job! Keep up the great work.

[@lik3mik365]

What a terrific video. Great visuals as well with the modelling. Thank you!

[@hugoshobbies1688]

I really love gothic cathedrals. In my opinion the dome of cologne is the most beautiful building ever built and its sheer complexity always stuns me, no matter how often I visit this building. However, I never thought about the building order that was necessary, so thanks for showing and explaining :)

[@JakeSnake07]

I love Gothic Archetecture, and while I love both Notre Dame and the Cathedral of Cologne, Notre Dame takes the top spot for me. I just love the intricate Stained Glass.

[@xenotypos]

To be fair, Cologne was finished during the second half of the 19th century, just some years before the Eiffel tower. Medieval cathedrals were a bit different, though it remained mostly the same process.

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[@katherinebotuyan5918]

Thank you for this. As an architecture major, I finally understand these elements better. We’re always told that flying buttresses were the reason cathedrals reached their heights, but never shown the process of how they did it. So thank you again! ♥️

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Now I finally understand what Tom Builder did. Thank you for that easily understandable explanation.

[@Zuaquim1]

I watched this video a few months before reading the book, and had to come back to watch again with a completely different view.

[@OOlympus]

It is rarely seen such a complex subject very well explained. Congratulations! I felt enlightened both by the cathedrals shown and by your explanation. God bless you!

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I have studied architecture of places of worship, your videos are inspiring and helped me to explain details to technicians. Thank you!

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maybe want to know are cathedrals are built, moron

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[@gramps2matt]

Very educational video on Gothic Architecture. Finally a visual explanation on how Flying Buttresses serve the whole function on support for the wall.

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Great explanation! Keep up the high quality yet easily accessible content.

[@sheevpalpatine1105]

Dublin: those spire things... i like them Architects: sure, what do you want the spire to be on? Dublin: no. Spire. Just the Spire

[@MasterCivilEngineering]

Just the spire

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love the way you explain by using so simple models...excellent videos!!

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Great video, cheers! Also these cathedrals look majestic, I'm putting visiting one in my bucket list

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This is very clearly explained and very helpful. I didn’t understand this prior even after reading it in my art history book and sitting in lecture. Thank you for the clear explanation and demonstration! 💖

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This is a great video. As an architect, it taught me a lot. Very interesting!

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Beautiful and clear explanation, THANK YOU!

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These are some of the most beautifull buildings ever made. The detail and complexity has never reached such a high in architecture imo.

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I love how you explain the expansion of the design and finally at @3:05 nice architectural marvels were created!

[@michrain5872]

I've been in love with Gothic architecture ever since I was a little brat

[@claudreindl7275]

There is a video about the roof on the cathedral in Florence, Italy. Both that video and this one explain the work details, but the architects' and stone masons' accomplishments are unbelievable. Elevating the building materials to such heights alone was quite a feat.

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Gothic Cathedrals are essentially just human bodies if you dont think too hard about it

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I never understood how buttresses and the force worked through them until now. Thanks for the video!

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Very interesting. I think the video can add some important aspects: 1. The pointed arch that reduces lateral forces. 2. The rib vault that transfers part of the forces in the longitudinal direction of the nave, canceling with the following module.

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Cathedrals not only stood the test of time, but reflected forward thinking as many who designed the cathedral didn't live long enough to see them completed as it could take two or more generations to build one.

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