Abbey Church of Saint-Denis - 2 views
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Dallon Holloway on 22 Oct 12Free Trial Issue Subscribe Back Issue Athena Review, Vol. 4, No. 2 Architecture and Sculpture at the Abbey Church of Saint-Denis Introduction: Rebuilt and enlarged approximately four times from the 7th through 13th centuries, the Abbey Church of Saint-Denis realized its unique status as pioneer in Gothic architecture under the innovative guidance ofAbbot Suger (1122-1151).
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arholman on 28 Nov 12This article gives a brief history of the creation and use of the church and then a history of the architecture.