# Art of the Middle Ages

New York Times' art critic John Canady discusses various aspects of several major medieval cathedrals of France, including Conques, Autun, Chartres, Amiens, and Rheims. Explains the symbolism of the architectural and sculptural styles, and pointing out that the cathedral stands as a visable summary of the philosophical and intellectual world of the Middle Ages. For more on director John Barnes, visit http://www.afana.org/barnesbio.htm

- Kind: Educational
- Year: 1963
- Runtime: 29 min
- By: John Barnes; Encyclopaedia Britannica Films
- Genres: Education
- Archive: [Internet Archive](https://archive.org/details/ArtoftheMiddleAges)
- Licence or status: none stated by the archive
- Who can watch: Kids profiles and older (the archive gives no rating; placed by Invisible Network from its collection and subjects)

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