@@marksinger2360 Salisbury really ? why even comparing two completely different buildings ??? oh hold on ... it's in England ... it's English , not French ....
Sainte Chapelle is my favorite place to visit in Paris. It always fills me with awe for its beauty and for the craftsmanship that it took to build this perfect jewel of a building. It may have been deconsecrated during the French Revolution, but there is still a very sacred feeling when you enter the upstairs chapel with all of those beautiful windows.
We're busy inventing aircraft, smart phones, space travel, the internet, modern medicine, and a myriad of things that they couldn't have conceived of. That freed up their minds to build these biblical architectural graphic novels. Pretty low-level stuff relative to what our brains can do. That being said, of course it's lovely. But I don't think the characterization that humanity has lost its way is a just one. Don't forget the cost to humanity that made this lovely building possible-- the tragedy of the Crusades and the oppression of Feudalism being chief among them.
@@marcemerson5757 , most people's belief in science is based on ignorance and superstition not understanding. personally God is much more real to me than dark matter. Please explain how belief in black holes and dark matter are any different than religion?
It was my good fortune to visit Sainte Chapelle during my student year in Europe. I will always remember entering this space, coming from the lower chapel. What still amazes me is the high level of organization that made this architecture and associated art possible. I cannot think of many buildings from today that can compare in that regard.
It makes a lot of difference. Instead of moving on, you listen. Robot voice is annoying like hell and totally redundant since almost any person on earth can speak anyway.
I have attended concerts and recitals in this beautiful room. The acoustic is pretty nice and to have the opportunity to listen/see classical music ensembles add to the elegance of this place. Make sure that you find a recital happening during one of the many evenings of the year, you won't regret it. Also, bring a good camera, no flash please, and do some amazing photography as soon as the concert finish..it helps if you speak some French and show respect to the staff working there.
I was there last summer and purchased the museum pass. Skipped lines to get tickets and just had to go through security. Best decision I made and worth it if your are visiting multiple museums and monuments like I did. This church is amazing when you walk out of the staircase into the light and see these massive stained glass windows you are just stunned by the beauty.
@@guadalupeplacidopascual6477 nearly identical. A church has a dedicated Pastor who ministers there 24/7. A chapel has to rely on priests who are not permanent.
The idea of making just ONE of those stained glass window panes makes my head spin. And the fact that it was built during a time when cameras didn't exist...
pero ojo al uso de la cruz para atraer al pueblo,creo que estaban muy conciente de su "deceit"? como un critico hablando de una obra de arte dijo " la religion puede ser tan comoda(accommodating) cuando se trata de las predileciones( predilections) de la clase con poder" no podemos dar la espalda a la historia y injusticia que viene con toda esa belleza.
Claro que no. Algo similar escuche de alguien de la iglesia católica, que desde su perspectiva decía que el renacimiento representaba para ellos una debilitación de la religión, pero que de todas formas había que separar los tantos y reconocer la belleza de los monumentos que había creado. Como bien decís, la historia y el arte deben complementarse, no superponerse ni ignorarse.
bien dicho! creo que a los creadores de estos videos se les olvida su nombre 'genial historia' , hacen unos videos magnificos pero aveces no hacen sus tareas? por si acaso lo hacen a proposito para ver si su audiencia estan alerta? Bueno, mire tu video de el arte baroco ,genial pero encontre la musica no necesaria? cuando puedan es posible hacer un video sobre kant- critica de la razon cuando es comparada con lewis -modal realism? creo que lewis continua el tema de kant? perdon por mi castellano , tan pobre, pero tengo ya una edad avanzada y mi vista debil. miles gracias y un abrazo a todos en tu bello pais!
Por suerte el equipo de Smarthistory es muy bueno en su trabajo y analiza muy bien todas las obras de arte que tratan. Sobre lo del sonido, fíjese que le contestamos en el comentario en ese mismo video. Y sobre Kant, no creo que podamos hacerlo por un tiempo pero se vienen mas videos sobre la edad moderna, sobre todo para el aniversario de la Reforma Protestante. Saludos para usted también!
Thanks docs ! Nice daisy at the door by the way :～D Baby i used to wear a daisies crown (D.tail)... oh and now even this room is full of daisies, i even wear earing daisies ! looks like flowers have always been out from my spine showered within great beautiful * Light. Heaven baby...
And a cousin of Saint Louis, btw, both being from the Capetian family. Baldwin was a member of the house of Courtenay, direct descendant of the French kings.
The case could be made that it was purchased from the Venetians, since the crown was used as collateral on loans that went bad. The Venetians got word at the last minute that Louis IX would cover the debt and redeem the crown. Until the money arrived, the crown was taken to Venice and was displayed in the church of San Marco before making its way to Paris.
"...this is a crowning achievement..." I see what you did there, lol. 😎👉👉 I liked that it was described as a jewel box as well. It really is extraordinarily beautiful. I can only imagine seeing the colorful lights coming through those windows and trying to recognize the stories they tell. I'd be trying to catch every detail and appreciate every detail. Also, go figure that something as valuable as the thorn reliquary would hold a single thorn. Talk about recognizing true value.
I'm adding this just to be awkward, but for whatever reason, my captions were turned on as this played. At the very end, right after Dr. Zucker says, "..and that holds a relic," nothing else is said, but there's a random caption that pops up saying "you." That was unexpectedly sweet, lol. 😅💕
We do have one longer set of videos about the Roman Forum that are meant to be seen as a unit that you might enjoy, part 1. th-cam.com/video/Q1hFeCS0Y3Y/w-d-xo.html part 2. th-cam.com/video/ZNc4DBAoM4g/w-d-xo.html part 3. th-cam.com/video/sUS3sh3MjuM/w-d-xo.html Also, a few of the architecture videos are a bit longer, Chartres, Amiens, the Parthenon, Hagia Sophia, etc. Thank you for the kind words.
Yes. In addition to the videos we already have on S. Denis, Chartres, Reims, Amiens, and Ste. Chapelle, we hope to soon add some important English cathedrals as well as some more French Romanesque.
Ao contrário do que se diz a Idade Média pode ser muitas coisas menos a idade das trevas. As trevas nasceram com a revolução francesa. Midle Age could be a lot of things but not Dark Age. Dark Age was born with the French Revolution.
The always thought the crown of thorns was kept in Notre Dame Cathedral.I recall a story of the priest running inside the fully engulfed cathedral and rescuing relics.I thought it was the crown of thorns but it may have been something of equal nature.
It's beautiful to me, but atheists like me love gothic architecture for aesthetic reasons. If you people are so passionate about gothic architecture I'd recommend the Cologne cathedral; (In Germany where it's spelled Koln with an umlaut over the "o") and it's the most perfect example of high French gothic architecture. It brought me to tears when I finally visited it 10 years ago after wanting to be inside of 26 years, (longer than I waited to be inside a woman) and Catholic children made fun of me for that. I love this architecture better that you do but I'm atheist. Go figure. LOL. Do a video on the Cologne Cathedral aidey!
Yes, another example of the Gothic craftsmanship with this magnificent Köln Cathedral and its exceptional and sumptuous altarpiece of the 14th Century given by the Clarisses (nun order). I saw the Sainte Chapelle in Paris before and after about 10 years of restoration by a sunny afternoon, no comparison. I was absolutely dazzled by its beauty, its lightness. This gem was built in only 7 years.
@@Paolo8772 The St. Chapelle was built in 7 YEARS! The Kölner Dom, built between 1248 and 1880, is a Cathedral not a chapelle, and one of the largest cathedrals in Europe. Big difference!!!
Arguably the most beautiful interior space on Earth.
Blue Tang Bar none.
@@IndigoXYZ18 Well, Salisbury Cathedral.
Mark Singer To each their own :)
@@marksinger2360 Salisbury really ? why even comparing two completely different buildings ??? oh hold on ... it's in England ... it's English , not French ....
Versailles
Sainte Chapelle is my favorite place to visit in Paris. It always fills me with awe for its beauty and for the craftsmanship that it took to build this perfect jewel of a building. It may have been deconsecrated during the French Revolution, but there is still a very sacred feeling when you enter the upstairs chapel with all of those beautiful windows.
Is this what heaven looks like? This is literally THE MOST beautiful building I've even seen!!! I'm at a loss of words!!!
U cant even imagine how france was powerfull back in that time..
It is incredibly beautiful. Once some clouds were passing, and the glass works changed... no words.
Wow
Man I love this channel. I love how informative but short each video plus the soothing voices of the commentators.
Such knowledgeable and respectful teaching. Thank you and God bless. Drs Zucker and Harris are amazing.
Wow. It's so old and so beautiful. And the old maps were lovely, too!
A most beautiful church and a masterpiece of late gothic architecture
thanks for taking the time to explain this very special place.
Your beautiful and tender voice takes me to heaven! So peaceful! Thank you!
Une merveille à la gloire de Dieu et une prouesse architecturale réalisée par les hommes.
Olivier
Gloria in Excelsis Deo!
Such a lot of meanings ! Our time is dying with emptyness.
We're busy inventing aircraft, smart phones, space travel, the internet, modern medicine, and a myriad of things that they couldn't have conceived of. That freed up their minds to build these biblical architectural graphic novels. Pretty low-level stuff relative to what our brains can do. That being said, of course it's lovely. But I don't think the characterization that humanity has lost its way is a just one. Don't forget the cost to humanity that made this lovely building possible-- the tragedy of the Crusades and the oppression of Feudalism being chief among them.
Meaning based on ignorance and superstition. Science destroys the magic of ignorance.
amen to that brother.
@@marcemerson5757 , most people's belief in science is based on ignorance and superstition not understanding.
personally God is much more real to me than dark matter.
Please explain how belief in black holes and dark matter are any different than religion?
AlainNaigeon boi
It was my good fortune to visit Sainte Chapelle during my student year in Europe. I will always remember entering this space, coming from the lower chapel. What still amazes me is the high level of organization that made this architecture and associated art possible. I cannot think of many buildings from today that can compare in that regard.
Good to hear real voices rather than those robot voices we hear on so many of TH-cam's channels.
Louise Ricketts what difference does it make?
It makes a lot of difference.
Instead of moving on, you listen.
Robot voice is annoying like hell and totally redundant since almost any person on earth can speak anyway.
I have attended concerts and recitals in this beautiful room. The acoustic is pretty nice and to have the opportunity to listen/see classical music ensembles add to the elegance of this place. Make sure that you find a recital happening during one of the many evenings of the year, you won't regret it. Also, bring a good camera, no flash please, and do some amazing photography as soon as the concert finish..it helps if you speak some French and show respect to the staff working there.
room?
Thanks for highlighting architectural elements with graphics. Beth and Steve have great voices.
Great post. This will add so much to my visit next year when I get to see this amazing chapel next year.
Be prepared to stand in line 2 hours to get in .
I purchased the Paris Museum pass and skipped the lines, that's an option I would recommend.
I was there last summer and purchased the museum pass. Skipped lines to get tickets and just had to go through security. Best decision I made and worth it if your are visiting multiple museums and monuments like I did. This church is amazing when you walk out of the staircase into the light and see these massive stained glass windows you are just stunned by the beauty.
There is no more beautiful medieval space.
This chapel is the peak of European architecture. No doubt, the most beautiful place I've ever been to.
Went to a concert in Saint Chapelle just by reading a flyer. It was a truly sublime experience.
Beautiful church!
Great video. The maps and explanation of the church with its rich history was just so wonderful to hear. The voices are soothing and informative.
utterly captivating. Mystic and brilliant.
What a beautiful church! There are no words!
It’s a chapel 🥸
@@jetaddicted sorry for the dumb question but what is a chapel? I only just came across this video lol
@@guadalupeplacidopascual6477 nearly identical. A church has a dedicated Pastor who ministers there 24/7. A chapel has to rely on priests who are not permanent.
The idea of making just ONE of those stained glass window panes makes my head spin. And the fact that it was built during a time when cameras didn't exist...
I always felt like I was inside a beautiful paperweight when you walk into the upper chapel. It’s breath taking
....amazing! Thank you for this video.
Esta es personalmente mi iglesia favorita y la que mas me gustaría visitar. Los que conozco que pudieron ir dicen que es muy bella.
pero ojo al uso de la cruz para atraer al pueblo,creo que estaban muy conciente de su "deceit"?
como un critico hablando de una obra de arte dijo " la religion puede ser tan comoda(accommodating) cuando se trata de las predileciones( predilections) de la clase con poder"
no podemos dar la espalda a la historia y injusticia que viene con toda esa belleza.
Claro que no. Algo similar escuche de alguien de la iglesia católica, que desde su perspectiva decía que el renacimiento representaba para ellos una debilitación de la religión, pero que de todas formas había que separar los tantos y reconocer la belleza de los monumentos que había creado. Como bien decís, la historia y el arte deben complementarse, no superponerse ni ignorarse.
bien dicho! creo que a los creadores de estos videos se les olvida su nombre 'genial historia' , hacen unos videos magnificos pero aveces no hacen sus tareas? por si acaso lo hacen a proposito para ver si su audiencia estan alerta? Bueno,
mire tu video de el arte baroco ,genial pero encontre la musica no necesaria? cuando puedan es posible hacer un video sobre kant- critica de la razon cuando es comparada con lewis -modal realism?
creo que lewis continua el tema de kant? perdon por mi castellano , tan pobre, pero tengo ya una edad avanzada y mi vista debil. miles gracias y un abrazo a todos en tu bello pais!
Por suerte el equipo de Smarthistory es muy bueno en su trabajo y analiza muy bien todas las obras de arte que tratan. Sobre lo del sonido, fíjese que le contestamos en el comentario en ese mismo video. Y sobre Kant, no creo que podamos hacerlo por un tiempo pero se vienen mas videos sobre la edad moderna, sobre todo para el aniversario de la Reforma Protestante. Saludos para usted también!
Yay, was hoping for an episode on this one! (^^)
I was there a mere 44 yrs. ago.
just stunning
Thank you for the wonderful work!
Thanks again god bless you both for these!
stunning achievement
Thanks docs ! Nice daisy at the door by the way :～D Baby i used to wear a daisies crown (D.tail)... oh and now even this room is full of daisies, i even wear earing daisies ! looks like flowers have always been out from my spine showered within great beautiful * Light. Heaven baby...
"in your eyes Live, all so by Peter Gabriel" Anahata Zayin 2007 Live
Congrats. The very reflection of Heaven. You didn't see France if you haven't seen la Sainte-Chapelle.
just a word of thanks for producing so much educational videos!
thank you for this great video
Please make a video about Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris. Thank you so much!
Too late I'm afraid.
@@axeman2638 Notre Dame still stands,including working organ.The roof structure sustained much of the fire along with its wooden pews below.
@@scottnyc6572 weren't some of the windows damaged though?
Not from the Byzantine emperor, but from the emperor of the brief-lived Latin Empire(1204-1261) founded by the Crusaders.
Right, Baldwin II, ruled over the Byzantine lands from Constantinople which was then, briefly, a Latin possession.
And a cousin of Saint Louis, btw, both being from the Capetian family. Baldwin was a member of the house of Courtenay, direct descendant of the French kings.
The case could be made that it was purchased from the Venetians, since the crown was used as collateral on loans that went bad. The Venetians got word at the last minute that Louis IX would cover the debt and redeem the crown. Until the money arrived, the crown was taken to Venice and was displayed in the church of San Marco before making its way to Paris.
"...this is a crowning achievement..."
I see what you did there, lol. 😎👉👉 I liked that it was described as a jewel box as well. It really is extraordinarily beautiful. I can only imagine seeing the colorful lights coming through those windows and trying to recognize the stories they tell. I'd be trying to catch every detail and appreciate every detail. Also, go figure that something as valuable as the thorn reliquary would hold a single thorn. Talk about recognizing true value.
I'm adding this just to be awkward, but for whatever reason, my captions were turned on as this played. At the very end, right after Dr. Zucker says, "..and that holds a relic," nothing else is said, but there's a random caption that pops up saying "you." That was unexpectedly sweet, lol. 😅💕
love you guys. I wold love to help make a larger more episodic video, like a 30 min . But keep on!
We do have one longer set of videos about the Roman Forum that are meant to be seen as a unit that you might enjoy,
part 1. th-cam.com/video/Q1hFeCS0Y3Y/w-d-xo.html
part 2. th-cam.com/video/ZNc4DBAoM4g/w-d-xo.html
part 3. th-cam.com/video/sUS3sh3MjuM/w-d-xo.html
Also, a few of the architecture videos are a bit longer, Chartres, Amiens, the Parthenon, Hagia Sophia, etc. Thank you for the kind words.
Yes and I saw them ALL!! Every single one. Now I go back watching even more videos from years and years ago. It's just terrific. @@smarthistoryvideos
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3:28 "censer". Beautiful chapel.
Thank you! I knew that didn't look right, but I didn't know the correct spelling. Thank you!
How does the design of this chapel compare to other gothic churches like Chartes?
Its quite different in scale and design. Begin by comparing the plans and the interior elevations and you will see significant distinctions.
Smarthistory. art, history, conversation. Thank you!
Carcassonne, the church of the Sablon in Brussels, and the chapel at Aachen are all episodes I'd like to see.
Thanks for the suggestions. We do have an essay on the chapel at Aachen: smarthistory.org/palatine-chapel-aachen/
Aachen and Carcassonne have nothing to do with gothic.
This might be called the architectural "ars subtilior", nearly a century before its musical counterpart !
Is there gonna be more about gothic architecture?
Yes. In addition to the videos we already have on S. Denis, Chartres, Reims, Amiens, and Ste. Chapelle, we hope to soon add some important English cathedrals as well as some more French Romanesque.
Is there any chance you will notice something interesting (to talk about) in central/eastern Europe?
We've been wanting to make content in Central and Eastern Europe for some time and hope to before long.
Thank you. In that case, I can't wait.
*Assassin's Creed unity*
Ao contrário do que se diz a Idade Média pode ser muitas coisas menos a idade das trevas. As trevas nasceram com a revolução francesa. Midle Age could be a lot of things but not Dark Age. Dark Age was born with the French Revolution.
The always thought the crown of thorns was kept in Notre Dame Cathedral.I recall a story of the priest running inside the fully engulfed cathedral and rescuing relics.I thought it was the crown of thorns but it may have been something of equal nature.
Your memory is correct. The relic has, in the modern era, been kept at the cathedral.
It's beautiful to me, but atheists like me love gothic architecture for aesthetic reasons. If you people are so passionate about gothic architecture I'd recommend the Cologne cathedral; (In Germany where it's spelled Koln with an umlaut over the "o") and it's the most perfect example of high French gothic architecture. It brought me to tears when I finally visited it 10 years ago after wanting to be inside of 26 years, (longer than I waited to be inside a woman) and Catholic children made fun of me for that. I love this architecture better that you do but I'm atheist. Go figure. LOL. Do a video on the Cologne Cathedral aidey!
Yes, another example of the Gothic craftsmanship with this magnificent Köln Cathedral and its exceptional and sumptuous altarpiece of the 14th Century given by the Clarisses (nun order). I saw the Sainte Chapelle in Paris before and after about 10 years of restoration by a sunny afternoon, no comparison. I was absolutely dazzled by its beauty, its lightness. This gem was built in only 7 years.
@@francinesicard464 7 YEARS? No. The Cologne Cathedral was built in 632 years: from 1248 until 1880 (albeit with a couple centuries long breaks.)
What is amazing with Cologne Cathedral is that it was the only building standing in the old city after the infamous bombing.
@@Paolo8772 The St. Chapelle was built in 7 YEARS! The Kölner Dom, built between 1248 and 1880, is a Cathedral not a chapelle, and one of the largest cathedrals in Europe. Big difference!!!
Idk how one can be an atheist in 2024. Seems... almost impossible.
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