David Bordes. Public establishment in charge conservation and restoration of Notre Dame

 Medieval descriptions of the construction of Gothic cathedrals often begin with a destructive fire, miraculous survival, and renewed collective purpose for restoring what lost. In the process, the old becomes new and new ideas and possibilities emerge. Not only is a building reconstructed; it is transformed and so are we: new techniques, artistic forms, and ideas are developed through the organization of collaborative effort. The Notre-Dame restoration continues this story into our present moment as we have watched the spire of the cathedral rise once again and await the reopening on December 8, 2024. Alongside the restoration, interdisciplinary groups of researchers have made new discoveries about this famous Gothic building. This lecture will provide insight into the rebuilding process, the research groups of the Chantier scientifique, and the major discoveries that have been made thanks to collective effort and interdisciplinary, collaborative research.

Presented by:

Dr. Jennifer Feltman, member of Chantier Scientifique de Notre-Dame, Assoc. Prof., Medieval Art & Architecture, University of Alabama

Presented at:

Hudspeth Auditorium, Rice University | Entrance No 8, at the intersection of University Blvd and Stockton Drive

FREE ADMISSION

This series of events is realized in partnership with the public body in charge of

Notre-Dame de Paris

and is funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance.

Presented in Grateful Cosponsorship with