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TIPS & TRICKS TO GOTHIC GEOMETRY An expanded supplement to the online course on the World Wide Web Introduction ...........................................3 Gothic Arches .........................................4 Gothic Tracery .......................................11 Examples of Developed Tracery .............25 Gothic Moldings .....................................28 Recommended Reading .........................30 Except where noted, all drawings, diagrams and photographs © copyright Joe Chiffriller 2002. All rights reserved; no part of this book may be reproduced, stored in an electronic retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the author. 2
Introduction About the author: Joe Chiffriller - the stone carver behind NewYorkCarver.com, holds certification in stone masonry from City & Guilds of London Institute and apprenticed at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. Joe currently lives in New York City with his wife, Margaret, to whom he is indebted for her tremendous support and inspiration in making this e-book possible. Ideal geometric shapes in architecture have imparted a feeling of order and harmony since the Greeks. The Romans, using only geometry and the repeated use of the semicircular arch, later built an empire. New innovations followed in the Middle Ages. The medieval flying buttress was born from the desire for building higher; and the pointed arch arose from the necessity to efficiently transfer the extra weight from above. Surprisingly, "Gothic" was first used as a term of derision by Renaissance critics who scorned the architectural style's lack of conformity to the standards of classic Greece and Rome. A closer look, however, reveals that the underpinnings of medieval architecture are firmly rooted in the ancient use of geometry and proportion. It's seen in the overall cruciform shape of a cathedral; in the rhythmic, intricate patterns found in stained glass windows; and in the rib vaulting that criss-crosses the ceiling. Up ahead, you'll discover several hallmarks of Gothic design, along with tips and tricks to their construction. These include Rose windows, arches, tracery, typical moldings, and a handful of historic examples. For most of these designs, you will need paper, pencil, ruler and compass. A Zen-like contemplation of line and curve will naturally follow. From there, you can build on your experience to actually construct something of your own from the plans that you've mastered! Sacred or Gothic geometry serves as a door into the minds of Gothic masters, so it's strongly recommended that you give this historical reenactment a try - on paper at least, and where all great design begins... 3
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Page 5 and 6: The equilateral arch: a repeated th
Page 7 and 8: Lancet Arch GOTHIC ARCHES Shaped li
Page 9 and 10: Elliptical Arch GOTHIC ARCHES Many
Page 11 and 12: GOTHIC TRACERY An instantly recogni
Page 13 and 14: Quatrefoil 13 GOTHIC TRACERY Typica
Page 15 and 16: Gargoyles and quatrefoils. Notre Da
Page 17 and 18: Finally, use the points as centers
Page 19 and 20: A lion perches atop hexafoil tracer
Page 21 and 22: Remove the unnecessary scribe lines
Page 23 and 24: Rose window, Notre Dame, Paris. 23
Page 25 and 26: Examples of Developed Tracery from
Page 27 and 28: Five, four and three-sided foils em
Page 29 and 30: Cavetto, ovolo and torus moldings o
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