Factors defining Gothic lighting. Relationship between volume, structure and luminous result in Spanish cathedrals

Abstract Natural light and Gothic architecture are two inseparable concepts. The reality of Gothic cathedrals cannot be understood without comprehending its intrinsic relationship with the symbolic light of their spaces. Theories about Gothic light and its symbolic and theological value are abundant...

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Autores principales:	Medina,Juan Manuel, Rodríguez,Antonio, Medina,Eduardo, Cassinello,Maria Josefa
Lenguaje:	English
Publicado:	Escuela de Construcción Civil, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile 2017
Materias:	Gothic cathedrals lighting volume qualities
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description	Abstract Natural light and Gothic architecture are two inseparable concepts. The reality of Gothic cathedrals cannot be understood without comprehending its intrinsic relationship with the symbolic light of their spaces. Theories about Gothic light and its symbolic and theological value are abundant; yet, there is no study focusing on the fact that light as a physical reality can be quantified, qualified, and therefore, classified. This article explores the direct relationship between cathedral shape and volume and luminous result through the study of some unpublished factors and qualities found along the in-depth analysis of six unique Gothic spaces. This relationship between shape and light aims to become a new conditioning factor to be taken into account in the future, helping to understand and respect the main engine of the Gothic architectural project at its origins: light.
author	Medina,Juan Manuel Rodríguez,Antonio Medina,Eduardo Cassinello,Maria Josefa
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title	Factors defining Gothic lighting. Relationship between volume, structure and luminous result in Spanish cathedrals
title_short	Factors defining Gothic lighting. Relationship between volume, structure and luminous result in Spanish cathedrals
title_full	Factors defining Gothic lighting. Relationship between volume, structure and luminous result in Spanish cathedrals
title_fullStr	Factors defining Gothic lighting. Relationship between volume, structure and luminous result in Spanish cathedrals
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title_sort	factors defining gothic lighting. relationship between volume, structure and luminous result in spanish cathedrals
publisher	Escuela de Construcción Civil, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
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Factors defining Gothic lighting. Relationship between volume, structure and luminous result in Spanish cathedrals

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