Age of Cathedrals

A look at some of the most remarkable architectural masterpieces ever created: the Gothic cathedrals. The art, literature and economic life of these cathedrals are a key part of the recovery of urban centers in the thirteenth and twelfth centuries. We will also study their impact on the economy, society, and culture. This course aims to give you a greater appreciation for the High Middle Ages. It is an age that we can still recognize as ours.