Chartres Cathedral - A Sacred Geometry
The documentary Chartres Cathedral: A Sacred Geometry carries audiences inside the titular monument, one of the world s most revered structures, located in Chartres, France. BBC cameramen travel inside of the sacred building to provide glimpses of the haunting architecture, accompanied by lush music. Professor Keith Critchlow, one of the world s foremost authorities on holy structures, and Malcolm Miller, guide to the cathedral, act as co-hosts and explain the sacred meaning of the building s various features from the way in which the stained-glass windows recount the Biblical creation to the medieval labyrinth ensconced in the cathedral nave. Chartres Cathedral: A Sacred Geometry is an essential document for all students of medieval architecture, Catholic liturgy, and Biblical history. --Nathan Southern, All Movie GuideWhile there is little information on the actual architecture of the structure, the analysis of the masters of the compasses, and the unknown craftsmen provides new insights into not only the world of the Medieval cathedral builder, but also the sacred world that led to the construction of these marvelous buildings. A companion book to the video program is also available from the Riverside Book Company. The program is highly recommended. --Educational Media Reviews OnlineChartres Cathedral: A Sacred Geometry is a brilliantly conceived and superbly presented documentary showcasing the majestic Chartres Cathedral in France with its forty-four magnificent stained-glass windows… Impressive filing surveying centuries of history, as well as the artisan genius behind such a grand structure which has succeeded in weathering the test of time combine to present a truly captivating 60 minute video. Highly recommended for students off European architecture, history, and medieval culture. --Library Bookwatch