"When the beauty of the [church] has called me away from worldly cares, it seems as if I am dwelling in some strange region of the universe which exists not entirely on earth or entirely in heaven; and the loveliness of the experience transports my thoughts from this inferior world to the higher spiritual world." --Abbé Suger

The new Gothic architecture created an incredible amount of space inside the cathedral.  As worshipers entered the church, it seemed as if they were entering a heavenly realm.  This holy space, filled with light and beauty, was a haven of protection from the life of hard toil and darkness just outside.      NEXT