Is this good information about the Notre Dame cathedral?
Notre-Dame's first version was a magnificent church built by Childebert I, the king of the Franks at the time, in 528, and was already the cathedral of the city of Paris in the 10th century. However, in 1160, having become the parish church of the kings of Europe, Bishop Maurice de Sully deemed the building unworthy of its lofty role, and had it demolished.
Construction on the current cathedral began in 1163, during the reign of Louis VII.
Construction of the west front, with its distinctive two towers, began in around 1200 before the nave had been completed. Over the construction period, numerous architects worked on the site, which is why there are different styles at different heights of the west front and towers.
Between 1210 and 1220, the fourth architect oversaw the construction of the level with the rose window and the great halls beneath the towers. The towers were finished around 1245 and the cathedral was finally completed around 1345.
During the reigns of Louis XIV and Louis XV at the end of the 17th century the cathedral underwent major alterations, during which many tombs and stained glass windows were destroyed.
In 1793, the cathedral fell victim to the French Revolution. Many sculptures and treasures were destroyed or plundered; the cathedral was rededicated to the Cult of Reason and later to the Cult of the Supreme Being. Lady Liberty replaced the Virgin Mary on several altars. The cathedral also came to be used as a warehouse for the storage of food.
Napoleon Bonaparte, who had declared the Empire on May 28, 1804, was crowned Emperor at Notre-Dame on December 2, 1804.
A restoration program was initiated in 1845, overseen by architects Jean-Baptiste-Antoine Lassus and Eugene Viollet-le-Duc. The restoration lasted 23 years, and included the construction of a spire.
In 1871, a civil uprising leading to the establishment of the short-lived Paris Commune nearly set fire to the cathedral, and some records suggest that a mount of chairs within the cathedral were set alight. In 1905, the law of separation of Church and State was passed; as all cathedrals, Notre-Dame remains state property, but its use is granted to the Roman Catholic Church.
The Te Deum Mass took place in the cathedral to celebrate the liberation of Paris in August 26, 1944. The Requiem Mass of General Charles de Gaulle took place in the cathedral on November 12, 1970.
In 1991, a major restoration program was undertaken. It was expected to last 10 years but continued well into the 21st century - the cleaning and restoration of the old sculptures was an exceedingly delicate job. But now the scaffolding is down and the result is spectacular: the stone architecture and sculptures gleam in their original honey-toned color instead of industrial black.
Is there anything I should add or delete?
Of course this is excellent.
It was PLAGIARIZED from this site.
http://www.sacred-destinations.com/france/paris-notre-dame-cathedral
I know, I got it from that website, but for some reason I can't copy and paste the link, and I need to know if there's anything I'm missing for my brochure. I have no intentions of plagiarizing, sorry.
What is the purpose of your brochure?
I have to write about a building's history, so I chose the Notre Dame cathedral. I also need visitor information but I already have that.
OK. But be sure to put it all in YOUR OWN WORDS.
I know. I'm very sorry for the misinterpretation.
The information you provided about the Notre Dame cathedral is quite comprehensive and covers its history, construction, alterations, and restoration. It provides a good overview of key events and periods related to the cathedral. However, if you would like to refine the information or make additions, you could consider the following points:
1. Clarifying the reason for the demolition: While it is mentioned that Bishop Maurice de Sully deemed the earlier version of the cathedral unworthy, it might be helpful to explain why and what specific aspects were considered inadequate.
2. Including notable features: Describe some of the architectural and artistic highlights of the cathedral, such as the flying buttresses, stained glass windows, or the famous gargoyles.
3. Elaborating on the restoration work: You mention the restoration programs undertaken in 1845 and 1991, but you could provide more detail on the specific changes and improvements made during these restorations, such as the reconstruction of the spire in the 19th century or the cleaning of the sculptures in the 20th century.
4. Explaining the significance of the cathedral: Discuss its importance as a symbol of French history, culture, and Catholicism, as well as its significance for tourism and as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
As for deletions, it depends on the purpose and context in which you are presenting this information. If you are giving a general overview or a brief summary, you might consider condensing some sections to focus on the most important details. However, for a more in-depth exploration of the cathedral's history, all the information you provided is relevant.