Sentences with phrase «french gothic cathedrals»

The early modern sculptor, famously known for The Kiss (ca. 1882) and other sensual and organic depictions of the human form, was enamored with spired and buttressed French Gothic cathedrals.

The architectural ardite solutions and technical innovations of the French Gothic cathedrals never appeared: Italian architects preferred to keep the construction tradition established in the previous centuries.

This gorgeous French Gothic cathedral was begun in 1163 and was mostly completed by 1250, which even though it seems like an extremely long time period for construction, was relatively quick for that time period.

Day 7 At Cai Be take a small boat around the floating market and visit the French Gothic cathedral.

Invited to respond to Rodin's 1914 book, «Cathedrals of France,» on the decay of the French Gothic cathedral, Anselm Kiefer produced an exhibition of new paintings and sculptures that call attention to every one of the old man's shadows.

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Inspired by the Gothic splendor of the nearby St. Stephen's cathedral, the renowned French architect Jean Nouvel has created a steep tower built upon a glass base that contrasts against the silhouette of the old town.

Armed with dreamy visions of fresh brie cheese, gothic cathedrals and men with French accents sweeping me off my feet, I said no to another year of frat parties and Natty Light for the beauty of France.

Some of the most pure Gothic cathedrals in Spain, closest related to the German and French Gothic, were built at this time.

A list of the greatest Gothic Cathedrals in the World is going to be dominated by the French greats: Notre Dame, Sainte - Chapelle, Chartres, Amiens, Riems and Rouen.

Set up in front of an imposing Gothic cathedral, hundreds of wooden stalls sell Christmas gifts and French specialties like delicate cookies and vin chaud (mulled wine) while people ice skate and sing French carols.