2024/01/01 by Sarabeth S. Mullins · 1 voice
Arts and Humanities · Social Sciences · #Historical and Archaeological Studies #Archaeology and Rock Art Studies
paper · pdf · doi:10.1121/at.2024.20.2.49
openalex publication_date 2024/01/01 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/06/22
The concept of a cathedral frequently suggests a static object where, once the final stones have been placed, the structure remains impervious to time.It is tempting to think of the great cathedrals as stoic white monuments filled with stone and, perhaps, the light of stained glass.However, the great cultural legacy of the medieval cathedrals is a legacy of change.Cathedrals continue to change long after the completion of their initial structure as their occupants discover new needs, new fashions, and new priorities.Combined with acts of humans, nature, and the passage of time, cathedrals are subject to constant evolution.The Cathdrale Notre-Dame de Paris is an excellent example of this.