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The Medieval Church Video Comparison
Watch the following three videos about Romanesque and Gothic Cathedrals. As you watch each one, use
the bottom of this page to take notes on the different styles.
Once you have completed watching all three videos, use the graphic organizer on the back to compare
and contrast the three videos: What did you like about them? What did you dislike? Why did one grab you
attention over the others? Which one was the best overall for learning? Which was the most entertaining?
*Be sure to notice the number of views for each one
Video #1: David MacCaulay’s Catherdral (skip to minute marker 16:00 – 22:00)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZpOd2pHiI0&list=PLA9C3672CED7D4327
Video #2: Romanesque vs. Gothic by Elardote (All)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcAEXN6EvkI
Video #3: Romanesque vs. Gothic by Russell Tarr (All)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwKg4ESvYG4
NOTES:
Characteristics that define the following styles:
Romanesque
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Gothic
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What is the greatest difference in these two church styles? Why? How did they achieve this?
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Video #2
Video #1
Video #3