Comparative Comparison of the Element of Light in Gothic and Renaissance Architecture (Case Study: Chartres Cathedral and Redentore Cathedral)

mojtaba bahrasmani¹ marzieh bahrasmani² marjan arbabzadeh³

1) PhD student in Architectural Engineering, Kerman Azad University,
2) Master of Arts Research, Yazd University of Science and Arts
3) PhD in Architectural Engineering, Tehran University of Research Sciences

IOI Code : AAGF-ABCFGH
Publication : 9th International Conference on Applied Researches in Science & Engineering (carseconf.com/9th)
Abstract :
    This research is descriptive-analytical-comparative in nature and method. And in terms of purpose, it is an applied research and in the form of a library. With the aim of discovering the similarities and especially the differences between these two styles. The overall results of the research indicate that: It is clearly evident that beyond the external and structural similarities, there are differences in the buildingsThere are fundamental principles that are rooted in the worldview and philosophy of these two historical periods, which have the same place as light in the eyes of Gothic and Renaissance people. In general, aside from the value that both periods attach to the element of light and their sacred view of it, there are obvious differences in the function of light in buildings.

Keywords : comparative comparison light gothic architecture renaissance architecture