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Matthias of Arras (c.1290–1352), sometimes spelled as Matthew of Arras (Czech: Matyáš z Arrasu, German: Matthias von Arras, French: Mathieu d'Arras) was a French architect, famed for his work on St. Vitus Cathedral in Prague. Matthias was born in Arras, but little else is known about his early life.
The first master builder was a Frenchman Matthias of Arras, summoned from the Papal Palace in Avignon. Matthias designed the overall layout of the building as, basically, an import of French Gothic: a triple-naved basilica with flying buttresses, short transept, five-bayed choir and decagon apse with ambulatory and radiating
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Written by Katerina Sediva. Category: Notables. Matthias of Arras. Gothic architecture was in its infancy when Matthias of Arras, an eminent architect from France, was called to lead the construction of the most meaningful and esteemed building in the Czech Republic – Saint Vitus Cathedral.
Sep 7, 2017 · The architect of St. Vitus Cathedral was Frenchman Matthias of Arras who had previously designed the famed Papal Palace in Avignon. Matthias of Arras was a schooled geometer and mathematician, who loved rigid proportions. Matthias is responsible for the heady French Gothic architectural style found so prominently throughout the Cathedral.
Through a study of the work of Matthew of Arras, the first architect of St. Vitus Cathedral in Prague (1342/44-1352), the paper will explore this hypothesis of the paradoxical coexistence of opposing stylistic polarities in the same architect. See Full PDF. Download PDF. Related Papers.
Mar 24, 2016 · Several architects have worked on the design: Matthias of Arras and Peter Parler in the 14 th century and Josef Kranner, Josef Mocker and Kamil Hilbert in the 19 th century. Maybe it took centuries, but finally this masterpiece was finished and today it’s one of the icons of Prague.
May 7, 2024 · May 2024 from Gizem. St. Vitus Cathedral in Prague Castle is one of the top 10 sights in Prague. In this complete guide to St. Vitus Cathedral, you'll learn all about its sights, history, and helpful information about directions, tickets, and tours. table of contents. What Can I Do at St. Vitus Cathedral?
