George Memorial Library (Richmond)

The George Memorial Library is CLOSED because of plumbing issues. For a list of nearby locations, click here.

Closure

All Fort Bend County Libraries' locations will be closed Nov 27-30 for Thanksgiving. All libraries will close early at 5 pm, on Wed, Nov 26.

Reminder:

The fine-free period will end on Sunday, November 30. Library cards with $5+ fines and fees will be blocked from checkout.

Art & Architecture: Gothic Cathedrals

Name: Art & Architecture: Gothic Cathedrals
Start: 2023-09-23T14:00:00-05:00
End: 2023-09-23T16:00:00-05:00
Location: Cinco Ranch Branch Library

Program Type:

Lectures, History/Genealogy

Age Group:

Adult

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Description

Sheba Akhtar, author and assistant professor, will discuss the characteristics and influence of the Gothic Period, from urbanization and economic prosperity to professional guilds and the Crusades (1095-1211). Learn about the earliest patrons of Gothic architecture with a visual presentation featuring everything from stained glass to gargoyles that beautify the Chartres and Notre Dame Cathedrals.

This presentation is the second in an ongoing series on Art and Architecture.

Registration is not required.