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Notre-Dame de Reims (/ ˌ n ɒ t r ə ˈ d ɑː m, ˌ n oʊ t r ə ˈ d eɪ m, ˌ n oʊ t r ə ˈ d ɑː m /; [2] [3] [4] French: [nɔtʁə dam də ʁɛ̃s] ⓘ; meaning "Our Lady of Reims"), [a] known in English as Reims Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic cathedral in the French city of the same name, the archiepiscopal see of the Archdiocese of Reims.
Reims Cathedral was the traditional site of the coronation of the Capetian dynasty and for that reason was given special grandeur and importance. [2] A fire in 1210 destroyed much of the old cathedral, giving an opportunity to build a more ambitious structure, the work began in 1211, but was interrupted by a local rebellion in 1233, and not resumed until 1236.
This model appeared at Chartres Cathedral and was copied at Reims Cathedral and other later structures. [9] Another characteristic separating "Gothique Classique" from Early Gothic is The absence of lateral tribunes between the upper lower levels of the walls. These tribunes originally provided stability to the walls, but with the development ...
French Gothic architecture was the result of the emergence in the 12th century of a powerful French state centered in the Île-de-France.During the reign of Louis VI of France (1081–1137), Paris was the principal residence of the Kings of France, Reims the place of coronation, and the Abbey of Saint-Denis became their ceremonial burial place.
Reims Cathedral: 37.95 m (124.5 ft) [13] Reims: France: Holds the world record for statues: 2303 stone figurines are represented on it. 21 Cathedral of St. John the Divine: 37.7 m (124 ft) [18] New York City: United States: 22 Cathedral of La Plata: 37.5 m (123 ft) La Plata: Argentina: 22 Nantes Cathedral: 37.5 m (123 ft) Nantes: France: 25 ...
Jean d'Orbais (French pronunciation: [ʒɑ̃ dɔʁbɛ]; ca. 1175–1231) was a French architect from Orbais-l'Abbaye, active in the Reims area. He was an architect of the High Gothic style and the first of the four architects of the Cathedral of Reims, where he is depicted in the labyrinth mosaic in the nave.
The windows of Reims Cathedral (1240–1245) depicted the apostles atop edicules depicting the churches and bishops of Champagne. [17] In western France, the change in style came later, not beginning until 1245–1250. At Le Mans Cathedral, the windows became more geometric, and the figures were reduced in size. Between 1255 and 1260 another ...
Another group of churches with alternating piers and columns is located in former Lower Lorraine: Abbey of Echternach (1016-1031), church in Zyfflich (early 11th century), Susteren Abbey (mid-11th century), Lobbes Abbey (11th century). The group might also include St Bavo's Cathedral, Ghent. The churches in Lower Lorraine use simple alternation ...