Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from Cathedral: The Story of Its Construction

Object Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major objects in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Objects

Romanesque Crypt - This is the old Chutreaux cathedral sat over this wherein various bishops and other important people were interred.

The Floor Plan and the Wall Elevation - William of Planz presents this to the Bishop of Chutreaux and the Chapter on two large sheets of plaster with drawings.

Template - This is a piece of wood cut into the shape of a desired stone or piece of glass.

Workshops and Forges - Through the construction phases, these are built and dismantled at various work sites. Some are intended to house the...
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