Introduction
The
Cologne Cathedral is a symbol of the German mind-set. The German
mind-set is a phrase that sums up the history and culture of the
German people. The aspects of the mind-set include economics,
politics, religion, nationalism, and society. This paper will begin
to break down these elements by examining the cathedral itself.
Certain things can be said about a culture’s architecture, and way
of life. The cathedral in Cologne is a prime example of what was
happening to Germany during its construction.
What
can be said about the German mind-set? The Cologne Cathedral was
built during a time of increasing freedom for the common people of
Germany. It takes a precise environment for a cathedral to be built,
and it is a phenomenon in itself. The Cologne cathedral is a symbol
of the cultural elements put into its construction. I have concluded
that the middle class determines the prosperity of a nation or city.
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