Chartres: Heaven on Earth
- Synopsis
- Professor Keith Critchlow of the Prince of Wales Institute of Architecture discusses the history, architecture, art and significance - the ‘sacred architecture’ and ‘sacred geometry’ - of the cathedral of Chartres in France, and looks upon the cathredal as both a model of the universe and a metaphor for one’s spiritual journey. Contains close-up views of windows and statues as well as views of the buttresses from roof level.
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 60 min.
- Year of production
- 1998
- Availability
- Sale
- Subjects
- Architecture; Religious studies
- Keywords
- architectural design; art history; cathedrals; religious buildings
Credits
- Director
- Louise R Illig
- Producer
- Louise R Illig
- Cast
Keith Critchlow
Production Company
Distributor
- Name
Golden Age Productions
- Phone
- 020 8655 0708
- Fax
- 020 8655 0708
- Address
- Attn: L R Illig
Croydon CR0 6XB
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