Live Poster Session:
Thursday, July 29th 2:45-3:45pm EDT Zoom Link: https://wesleyan.zoom.us/j/96710158751?pwd=ZUNxbS81cGVxZkx2S2RyWlFiV3ZqZz09
Abstract: The Late Middle Ages (c. 1250 – 1500 CE) saw a massive building and rebuilding of both private, public, and especially ecclesiastical buildings in national versions of the great Gothic styles. More specifically, the English Gothic Curvilinear and Perpendicular styles, each with their own characteristics and timelines, flourished in the 14th century as a result of master masons, carpenters, and other architects and their movement around the country. The main goal of this research project was to analyze, in terms of geography, mobility, and network connections the activities of the medieval architects of England during this time. In order to accomplish this goal, the creation of a digital database of the locations and projects of these craftsmen was necessary. This database was then used to facilitate geographic analyses of issues concerning temporality, synchronicity, regionality, travel, and project classification, among others. These analyses depict a network built around four key craftsmen and their work both individually and in conjunction with one another. However, there were also several other individuals operating outside of the spheres of influence of these key masons and carpenters with regards to time, location, and employment.
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