Compare and contrast the interiors of Hagia Sophia and Notre-Dame de Chartres.
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: The ideal answer should include:
1. The interior of the Hagia Sophia features a hemispherical dome that raises the height of the ceiling and creates a large, open interior space.
2. Hagia Sophia’s open interior space is enhanced by the light from the windows that encircle the base of the dome.
3. Notre-Dame de Chartres uses pointed arches and pointed vaults to build wider aisles and higher ceilings.
4. The thin ribs and pillars of the pointed arches and vaults both support and emphasize the vertical thrust of the cathedral interior.
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