Lecture 21 - Medieval Christian Architecture

Welcome to the twenty-first lecture!

This lecture is about the architecture of medieval Christendom.

This lecture focuses on the medieval monastery and the transition to Gothic Architecture, the first impacted by St. Benedict (c. 480-547), the second by Abbot Suger of Saint-Denis (1081-1151). The lecture studies the different elements of the cathedral and the changing concept of both Christ and the Virgin Mary.

To get started, download the Lecture Handout, which outlines important places, terms, and dates addressed in Lecture 21; the document can be used for note-taking and as a study guide. 

Download the Lecture 21 Handout here.

This lecture is divided into seven units. Each unit has a lecture video, followed by a multiple choice question, or questions. These questions will test what you have just learned; you have one attempt to complete each, and can view the correct answer after submitting a response. You must complete these questions before 14:00 (UTC) November 26, 2013 to receive credit.

 At the end of each lecture is a directed discussion with other members of your course. Discussion of other topics can be addressed in the forum, accessible by clicking "Discussion" in the menu at the top of this page.  

The time to complete this lecture (watching all videos, answering the review questions, and participating in directed discussion) is approximately two hours.