Summary
Introduces Gothic art of the Middle Ages — soaring cathedrals, stained glass, and sculpture — and what it tells us about that time.
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Discussion questions
Talk about it
Art from long ago tells us about the people who made it. Gothic cathedrals, with their tall arches and glowing stained glass, reflect the beliefs and skills of the Middle Ages.
- What are some features of a Gothic cathedral?
- What can old art tell us about the people who made it?
- Why might builders have made cathedrals so tall?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: Gothic, cathedral, stained glass, sculpture.
Try it: Design a stained-glass window shape. What picture would you put in it, and why?