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Rose Geometry: Tracery and Theology at Saint‑Denis
How geometry and tracery compose theological meaning in the rose window at Saint‑Denis.
1/13/2026
14 min read
The rose is geometry teaching theology. Circles, radials, and petals organize light like doctrine. A single window becomes a cosmogram of faith.
📐 Ratios & Patterns
- Concentric rings: Frame iconographic tiers.
- Petal symmetry: Guides reading around the circle.
- Tracery thickness: Balances structure and light.
$$ ext{Petal Count} approx 12 quad Rightarrow quad ext{Apostolic cycle} $$
| Component | Role | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Center | Christ/Marian focus | Theological axis |
| Inner ring | Apostles/virtues | Moral order |
| Outer ring | Prophets | Expectation |
The circle is order made visible.
Auteur
Design Historian
Amoureux de Paris et auteur voyage, j’ai créé ce guide pour aider chacun à se relier à Saint‑Denis — de la naissance de la lumière gothique à la présence intime de la mémoire royale.
Tags
Saint-Denis
Rose Window
Geometry
Tracery
Symbolism
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