Investigate the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris and reflect upon its significance today. Read instruc
Essay has 2 parts: (Read Instructions)
1. Historical Introduction to Notre-Dame in Paris Provide a brief introduction to Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris: what is it, where is it located, when was it built, who was involved, what was/is its purpose when it was first built. That is, what are the primary details of date, construction, style, etc?,
2. Reflect on why the government and people of France would choose to rebuild this ancient monument after the tragic fire in April 2019, even though it will be extremely expensive to do so. • In particular, what strikes you as the 3-4 important points raised by Mayes about “Why Notre Dame Matters”? • What are the lessons we can learn about the different types of meaning a historic building like Notre Dame can have? • What insights have you gained about the importance of architecture in terms of social memory, cultural identity, and heritage
