Discovering Gothic art by eyes, ears, touch, speech, dance and especially by heart.
About project:
Architectural styles have bond Europe for many hundreds of years. But how many Europeans realize that? Our workshop shall open our hearts, minds and senses to our common culture.
You will discover a fascinating story of history of the gothic period. You shall investigate how the gothic architecture had linked the Europe together and if/how your country had influenced the gothic culture. We
shall reveal similar architectural details, which can be found through all Europe.
Why Gothic era?
Gothic represented a unified architectural and cultural style across most of the Europe, which had extended between 13th and 15th century. It had common details and background, but also had developed through different phases and very specific forms. Gothic represents in its core a very uncommon unity in difference. It can be very inspirational even today. In addition the gothic architecture had uniquely intertwined and absorbed medieval theology and scholastic and had expressed common Christian spirituality and spiritual yearnings. And we, organizers, want to present this complex and unique age to general public.
Techniques and methods of the Workshop:
We shall discover links through the gothic Europe by all senses:
by eyes (city walks and visiting cathedrals in Prague and Kutná Hora)
by ears (a theatre play from the gothic times, medieval music)
by speech (discussions about influences on gothic architecture, comparison of the gothic period in different countries)
by touch (creation of a theatre scenery with the gothic theme)
by motions (gothic dance)
but most of all, by heart
Expected results
In our programme you will have the opportunity to learn more about the gothic cultural heritage through various activities. You will realize how tight were bonds in the Europe in the gothic era, develop your English language skills, motion and art abilities, and last but not least, have fun.
Participants coming from different countries all over Europe will have a lively interaction, gathering plenty of intercultural experience and knowledge. Through these new acquaintances their supportive social network will be broadened to international horizons.