5. Gothic Cathedrals 

Once again the RU-vid algorithm coming in clutch with my daily gothic architecture videos

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

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

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

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

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

simple and clear, brilliant!

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.*

Not sure why this was in my recommended but I'm not mad.

You guys should really make kits that can be sold as toys to parents and school who want to teach this stuff to their kids. I would buy one.

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 !

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

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

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

I dont know why youtube decided today was the day to show me this channel but its great!

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.

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

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 :)

No Bs,no personal memorabilia, just straight up, hardcore information! as efficient as possible. love it!

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.

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

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! ♥️

5 minutes of this video explained structure more clearly than 5 years in architecture school. cool. cool.

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

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

This is the best architecture video on youtube

I literally just finished Pillars of the Earth and when I open youtube this has been recommended. I am happy and scared.

In 1996 I did a camping tour of Europe and Britain, driving 25,00 km. I lost count of the cathedrals visited, more than 25. Even though I am an atheist, I never got tired of their elegance and beauty. and would visit every one I had an opportunity to see.

I have a PhD in mathematics - but I take my hat off to Civil Engineers - they are magicians !!

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

.These Venerable Old Cathedrals are really helping the Muslims to Display to the World their True and Heartfelt Attitudes and Beliefs !

No one: RU-vid Algorithm: DO YOU WANT TO BUILD CATHEDRAAAAALS?

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

This is the best explanation about the these constitutions. Thanks 👍

I got this in recommended when I watch so many poly bridge videos. Was not dissapointing 9/10

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

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.

Excellent visual representation 👏🏼👏🏼

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

Marvellous video! Thank you - excellent job!!! Thumbs up!

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

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

I wish someone would build one today. It would be awesome to document.

As an artist, I am sooooo glad I saw this vid. Architects are the backbone of our artinisinal old world.

Outstanding job! Keep up the great work.

Just discovered this channel, and if all videos are as simple and easily understandable as this one, I've done a great find

So simple, isn't it? Your explanation is amazing. Please, keep doing what you're doing.

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! 💖

My ancient architect ancestor love your video.

Thanks RU-vid recommendations! My semester exams are in 2 days, it will greatly help me in med school

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

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

Oh very crystal clear explanation and demonstration. I get. Thank you indeed.

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!

I’m a architecture student and these videos helps me a lot for my structure class, you should post more video, thanks

Love the style your videos take! great insight to engineering for enthusiasts

THANK YOU VERY MUCH ! ! I'm an Italian teacher of English at a 1st grade secondary school in Tuscany. This year i'm working as a CLIL PROJECT teacher and I have to translate and produce a lot of documents - simple, effective, adolescent-proof texts - on several school subjects such as Art, Technolgy, History , etc, in the English language for many classes [...] It's very hard to find also VIDEOS on such subjects, not very long, but very complete and understandable quite easily by Italian teens so that I can formulate questions for them in written tests ..

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

currently studying architecture, this kind of content excites me!! thank you for the visual explanation, it really helps simplify things.

Beautiful and clear explanation, THANK YOU!

A very good video Yes loading an arch is essential to its stability

Listening to this with the Mechanicus OST playing in the background, does not fail, Praise be to the Omnissiah!

This got in my recs a couple of weeks before my APAH test and let me tell you, it REALLY helped.

Que bonito, intuitivo y fácil de digerir son estos principios de arquitectura cuando están explicados con tal maestría. Lo he gozado como niño viendo a su abuelo dibujar. Realmente inspirador. Saludos desde la mística Xaman Ha.

Great video! Clear in its explanation about complex subjects. Thank you.

Found one of the best educational channel! Thank you!

These videos are incredibly interesting.

Amazingly clear video 👍👍

"Oh...that turns out to be a poor choice....it's a good thing that this is just a model!" --This made me laugh so hard.

Thankyou....you can explain it better than my lecturer. If only i watch this video 11 years ago.

Great video. Really appreciated the use of a flashlight to simulate the sun entering the model construction. Excellent, subscribed.

Thank you sir, for both easy English and the engineering..

Amazing video. Many thanks

The explanation is so clear and cool! A big thumb up! I love it.

Oh man these videos are great. My 7 year old boys think they’re awesome and they do a great job explaining the concepts so fundamentally. The videos are easy enough to understand for even me!!

Love the illustrations with wooden blocks

Brilliant - thanks. Have often marvelled at Salisbury Cathedral and at last I understand. Johan Minnaar South Africa.

That was great! Super clear and informative. ❤️

such a randomly recommended video, many thanks, couldnt be happier

Amazing Video, Keep up the great work!!

Just great work guys !!

Amazing explanation!! Thank you so much!

Thanks for making things understandable

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Thanks man! I know I'm 4 years late but this helped me lot for my art school assignment

This video Is truly wonderful

Explained in the best possible way.👍

thanks for a great visual and simple explanation. browsing reddit made me learn something new!

Gothic cathedrals are our great European heritage. In my country - Poland - we have them too (Kraków, Wrocław, Gdańsk, Gniezno, Toruń, Poznań, Frombork, Szczecin, Olsztyn, Świdnica, Pelplin) but they are a little bit less impressive than for example in France because almost all of them were built of bricks not stones.

That was so methodical and understandable. Thank you.

Excellent explanation and model representation! liked and subscribed

Great video. Thank you.

Thanks for the clear explanations and models :D

Bravo, extremely well explained!

Wow this is fantastically well explained, thank you

Good Job. Fine video!

I have no idea why the YT algo suggested this vid but boy am I happy I watched it

This is so usefull for concept artists, thank you very much!

Excellent video!

It’s an excellent video. Thank you.