1588 - Building Duke Chapel
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Course Description
The course covers the history of the transition of Trinity College into Duke University. The focus is on the building of a fourteenth century Gothic Chapel in the center of the new campus. The stories of the designer, the builders, the artisans are emphasized. The unusual features of the architecture, the stained glass windows, the woodwork, the stone work, and other elegant touches will be covered in detail. A guest lecture will present the three organs and their inner workings. The last class will meet in the Chapel and the class will have access to areas visitors don't usually see. Lecture (plus Questions) Field Trip(s)