ESERCIZIO 1

The adjective ‘Gothic’ is used to characterize cathedrals, monuments or painting built during the high medieval period.The gothic architecture and art had the purpose of get people more close to God and praise His figure.                                                                                                                                The adjective is also used to talk about a life style which is composed by dark clothes and style. Gothic metal is a type of music which mix together heavy metal and gothic rock.

ESERCIZIO 2

Aisle                         Navata

Arch                          Arco

Column                      Colonna

Façade                     Facciata

Fan vault                   volta a ventaglio

Nave                           Navata centrale

Pier                          pilastro

Pinnacle                    pinnacolo

Relief                         rilievo

Ribbed vault           volta con nervature

Spire                           guglia

Steeple                       campanile

ESERCIZIO 3

1.There was a large cathedral-campaign in England at the end of the 12^th century.

2.It was called cathedral when included cathedra or throne.

3.To built Gothic cathedral was generally used timber, stone, marble and glass.

ESERCIZIO 7

The high cathedrals allowed people to get more close to God. They represented the vehicle to reach God

ESERCIZIO 8

The function of the stained glass was to illuminate the cathedral, because in medieval society the light was the symbol of God.