Western Architecture Laon Cathedral

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Western architecture Laon Cathedral
Gothic architecture began in France in the middle of the 12th century and it spread to other parts of Europe in the 13th and 14th centuries, and some of the most recognizable examples of Gothic architecture are the French Cathedrals. The Middle Ages Christians took keen interest in order and harmony in the world and this influenced the architecture style. Laon Cathedral, Laon, France is part of Gothic architecture and was the dedicated to Mary, Mother of God (Kleiner 353). The Laon cathedral is made of limestone, clay and sand .Some of the main constructive elements of Gothic style cathedrals like Saint Denis and Laon is framing facade between two towers, the three open doors and presence large central rose window. However, one of the distinguishing features of the cathedral is that the iconography show different representations of the Christian belief and Biblical figures. The Cathedral of Laon Cathedral mainly integrates elements of Gothic style and to a smaller extent retained Romanesque architectural style elements when there was transition.
In the thirteenth century the classic Gothic style buildings mostly had three floors: arcades, triforium and windows and the walls empty to facilitate expansion. These buildings also had arches, ribbed vaults with greate...