Rose Window Geometry, a talk by Clarissa Grandi (Thurston Community College)
Abstract
We all need a reminder to look up sometimes, in order to admire the incredibly beautiful architectural heritage that we too often take for granted. This short introduction to the beautiful rose window geometries of the Gothic period will hopefully reopen your eyes to the marvellous skill of the medieval architects and craftspeople. This is a hands-on session in which we will be learning to construct some of the basic rose window motifs using compass and straight edge. No prior experience necessary!
No charge is made to attend meetings; non-IMA members are welcome.
The talk is coordinated locally by Dr Tom Bennison and Dr Tom Wicks.
Image credit: Details from York Minster by alh1 / Flickr / CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
