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Let there be light!

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Upper chapel of the Royal Chapel, Sainte-Chapelle. 1240s.

(01) Concept. The light that elevates the soul toward the divine.

My choice for this year’s visual research topic is: «The Role of Light in Gothic Cathedral Stained Glass.» This selection is by no means arbitrary; it stems from several reasons linked to my personal affection for Gothic architecture and stained glass, which infuse the somber interior spaces with a light that feels sacred. Primarily, in the 13th century, following the reconstruction of the basilica choir by Abbot Suger (1140–1144), light began to play a structural role in the creation of the Gothic cathedral. In this sacred space, light functions as an instrument—it is understood as a visible manifestation of God, and the colored glass of the stained glass helps create a filter

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Роль света в витражах готических соборов.
Project created at 01.11.2026
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