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light
Light played an enormous role in the "dark ages". It was a central element of Gothic Cathedral Architecture, symbolic of the divine light of God and the heavens. It was also a powerful tool being used to convey stories. During this time stained glass was used to depict stories of religious context. Large pointed arch windows allowed even more space for a narrative. As light poured through these windows it cast the colors of the images on the cathedral. Never mind Europe's tendency for grey weather, the colors used on the glass allowed a different mood to be created.
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Nice reflections on light, but it would be great if you could dig a littler deeper and provide some of your own reflections on the topic, as well. I'm especially interested in the idea of bringing color and light to environments of gray, unfriendly weather. What do you think that implies for the social attitudes of this era?
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