Architecture made by various artists differs in one way or the other. However, there may be certain similarities that may be noticed in their works. This leads us to the analysis of Chartres Cathedrals and Salisbury Cathedrals. One of the differences between the two cathedrals is based on the design of the outside side of the churches (Kleiner 2011). The external part of the churches in the Chartres case was filled with sculptures. These sculptures involved the pictures of Jesus Christ and his mother, Mary. Salisbury cathedrals also involved sculptures, although there is a difference in the positioning of the sculptures. The sculptures of Salisbury cathedrals were designed and placed outside the church. This was different from the positioning in the charters case since the former involved sculptures which existed on the external walls of the church.
The two cathedrals reflect regional styles in different ways. The upper chapel of the Chartres chapel was designed using the rannoyant style (Kleiner 2011). This style was used in France, specifically in Paris. It involved the use of glasses instead of walls in order to allow enough light to penetrate into the chapel. In addition to this, the glasses were stained to give the chapel an attractive appearance. In the Salisbury case, the chapels are designed using the perpendicular style. This style was mostly used in England, meaning that the Salisbury was consistent with the regional style.
In conclusion, some elements were different in these two cases. For instance, the Salisbury cathedrals consist of double transepts that were situated on both sides of the chapel (Male 2000). The inside part of the chapel also consists of a crossing tower. These elements were not found in the Chartres cathedrals. However, there are some elements which are similar in both cases. In fact, both cathedrals consist of pinnacles at the upper sides of the chapels. Pinnacles are sharp ornaments that are pointing upwards. In addition to this, both cathedrals had human portraits. Most of the portraits were of the earlier Christian leaders who are important in the Christian denomination. Finally, the architecture of both cathedrals may be different, but the purpose served by the chapels in both cases is usually the same.
Kleiner, Fred S. (2011). Gardner’s art through the ages: A global history, Volume I (13thed.). Boston, MA: Wadsworth.
E. Mâle, (2000) Religious Art in France: The Thirteenth Century. Princeton. Hedge Publications.
