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Page 1: Notre Dame de Paris Ben Hu. Introduction Gothic Cathedral on eastern half of Paris Dedicated to the virgin Mary Means “Our Lady of Paris” Still used as

Notre Dame de Notre Dame de ParisParisBen HuBen Hu

Page 2: Notre Dame de Paris Ben Hu. Introduction Gothic Cathedral on eastern half of Paris Dedicated to the virgin Mary Means “Our Lady of Paris” Still used as

IntroductionIntroduction• Gothic Cathedral on eastern half of

Paris• Dedicated to the virgin Mary• Means “Our Lady of Paris”• Still used as Roman Catholic

cathedral

Page 3: Notre Dame de Paris Ben Hu. Introduction Gothic Cathedral on eastern half of Paris Dedicated to the virgin Mary Means “Our Lady of Paris” Still used as

Western FacadeWestern Facade

Page 4: Notre Dame de Paris Ben Hu. Introduction Gothic Cathedral on eastern half of Paris Dedicated to the virgin Mary Means “Our Lady of Paris” Still used as

Flying ButtressesFlying Buttresses

Page 5: Notre Dame de Paris Ben Hu. Introduction Gothic Cathedral on eastern half of Paris Dedicated to the virgin Mary Means “Our Lady of Paris” Still used as

South Rose WindowSouth Rose Window

Page 6: Notre Dame de Paris Ben Hu. Introduction Gothic Cathedral on eastern half of Paris Dedicated to the virgin Mary Means “Our Lady of Paris” Still used as

Water Spouts and GargoylesWater Spouts and Gargoyles

Page 7: Notre Dame de Paris Ben Hu. Introduction Gothic Cathedral on eastern half of Paris Dedicated to the virgin Mary Means “Our Lady of Paris” Still used as

ConstructionConstruction• Stands on site of Gallo-Roman

temple to Jupiter, Christian basilica, Romanesque church

• Construction began in 1163 during Louis VII’s reign

• Completed around 1345• Choir complete in 1182, nave in

1208, west front and towers 1225-1250

Page 8: Notre Dame de Paris Ben Hu. Introduction Gothic Cathedral on eastern half of Paris Dedicated to the virgin Mary Means “Our Lady of Paris” Still used as

Destruction and RestorationDestruction and Restoration• During reign of Louis XIV and XV, many

tombs and stained glass destroyed in modernization movement

• Many treasures destroyed and stolen during French revolution

• Restoration program 1845-1868; construction of spire and sacristy

• Restoration 1991-2001; maintenance and restoration

Page 9: Notre Dame de Paris Ben Hu. Introduction Gothic Cathedral on eastern half of Paris Dedicated to the virgin Mary Means “Our Lady of Paris” Still used as

Historical EventsHistorical Events• 1239-St. Louis places Crown of Thorns in

Cathedral • 1302-Philip the Fair opens first States General • 1430-Henry VI of England crowned • 1572-Marguerite of Valoi married Huguenot Henri

of Navarre • Dec. 2, 1804-Napoleon crowns himself• Aug. 26, 1944-Te Deum Mass celebrates the

liberation of Paris• Nov. 12, 1970-The Requiem Mass of General de

Gaulle is held• May 31, 1980-Pope John Paul II celebrates Mass