Les secrets de la Basilique Saint-Denis : Une révolution architecturale | Documentaire - MG

Discover the fascinating history of the Basilica of Saint-Denis, the cradle of Gothic architecture! 👋 + history documentaries 👉 http://bit.ly/3lqyFpY 🙏 Subscribe! In the 12th century, Abbot Suger launched the first project to build a Gothic cathedral. He dreamed of a large, spacious building, and, above all, one that would let in plenty of light. Against all odds, the abbot succeeded in his gamble. On June 11, 1144, the Basilica of Saint Denis, which would later become a cathedral, was inaugurated. 00:00 The Dawn of Gothic Architecture 02:30 Gothic art: an architectural revolution 04:19 Saint-Denis: a myth of Christianity 06:06 The Rise of Suger 19:40 Suger's Dream: A Cathedral of Light 24:26 Financing the dream 27:29 Construction of the facade 29:51 The innovation of the rose window 31:47 Criticisms and controversies 39:19 The race against time 41:35 A completed masterpiece Find our exclusive documentaries on the secrets of cathedrals in our dedicated playlist 👉    • SECRETS DE CATHEDRALES   "Secrets of Cathedrals: The Basilica of Saint-Denis" Director: Jérôme Gluzicki © MORGANE PRODUCTION - 2017 #History #GothicArchitecture #BasilicaofSaintDenis #Abbotsuger #ArchitecturalRevolution #Cathedrals #MiddleAges #Documentary #Heritage #Architecture #VisionaryGenius #Gothic #Basilica #Religion #Catholic