Gothic cathedrals are one of mankind's greatest engineering achievements. This video explores the engineering feats, some of which have not changed in 900 years, involved in creating these incredible edifices. This is an extraordinary two part high tech architectural video that describes the 13th century construction of Amiens Cathedral. This visual essay complements part II by taking the viewer on a tour of the cathedral as it is in the present. Through virtual reality, students explore the architecture and history of this great cathedral.
Students can move forward and backward at their own pace.
I and II video tapes. Lab packs of five CDs are also available. This is an extraordinary two part video and one MAC CD-ROM high tech architectural series that describes the 13th century construction of Amiens Cathedral.