Church Stained Glass Windows
Gothic Cathedrals and Modern Stained Glass Church Windows
There’s church stained glass windows galore here…from Gothic cathedrals to modern windows. They do have one thing in common though; there’s a spiritual or Christian stained glass element to them all.
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Chartres Cathedral, FranceBe amazed by the sheer enormity of the Chartres cathedral stained glass scheme. Find out how stained glass paint was applied, and the role of stories in Christian stained glass |
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St Mary’s, Fairford, UKSee detailed photos of these fantastic church stained glass windows. Find out about the most complete scheme of medieval stained glass windows in the UK |
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German Stained Glass ChurchMarvel at how Wilhelm Buschulte can make church windows that are stylistically so different. See photos of both - meditative calm and riotous colour! |
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Jacob’s Ladder, SwanseaSee inspiring modern church stained glass windows depicting Jacob’s Ladder. Find out how the artist uses both sides of the glass to amazing effect |
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Modern Christian Stained Glass, UKSee how Mark Angus ‘draws’ with lead to bring his windows alive. Be amazed at the way colour and light are used to convey religious meaning |
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Hohnekirche, GermanyEnjoy the delicacy of Poensgen’s stained glass windows in Soest. Appreciate his repeated patterns and subtle religious iconography |
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St Andreas Church, GermanyBe amazed by Jochem Poensgen’s pillars of pattern and light in Essen-Ruttenscheid. Marvel at how far modern church windows push the boundaries of traditional Christian stained glass |
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Langen Church, GermanyBe calmed by Johannes Schreiter’s meditative religious stained glass in Langen. Find out what the famous German artist said about the characteristic ‘U’ symbol in his work |
There’s more religious stained glass windows to be found on my History of Stained Glass page if you’re interested.
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