On Sundays, I usually feature a church.
Today, I am presenting a portrait of Malcolm Miller, who is likely the foremost authority on Cathedral of Our Lady of Chartres. He has been giving lecture tours of this world famous cathedral for over 50 years and says that he continues to learn new details.
According to Mr. Miller, the 13th century Chartres Cathedral can be compared to a library. And like a library, we may visit and read many books, maybe even re-read some books, but we will never read all the books. Chartres is much the same. Its contents: architectural design, statues, and stained glass are each like books and their respective images their text. What is remarkable in this new millennium, said Miller, is that much of Chartres can still be "read." (from Kathleen Lang's "Malcolm Miller: Reading Chartres Cathedral, info@artagogo.com)
If you have an opportunity to see Chartres Cathedral, be sure to search out Mr. Miller for better understanding of the details, stories and mysteries of the cathedral. He will demand your attention much like a professor of his students and delight you with his humor and intimate knowledge.
bon dimanche
Cathedral of Our Lady of Chartres
Chartres, France
What an amazing story. It's so wonderful that there are people like Mr Miller. I wish I had the opportunity to visit Chartres sometime soon.
ReplyDelete«Louis» would very much like to meet Mr. Miller. Chartres has held «Louis» enthralled since he read an article about the cathedral in National Geographic in 1969. Chartres is simply amazing.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to meet him. I've only been to Chartres once but it left a lasting impression.
ReplyDeleteDuly noted in my whishlist... :)
ReplyDeleteGod bless you!
Cezar
A lovely portrait of a man with much knowledge.
ReplyDeleteMany have visited Chartres, but I feel sure Mr. Miller could show you all of the things you missed...
ReplyDeleteWhat a character ...... its is evident in his face!
ReplyDeleteI hope you had a lovely weekend.
I'd love to do just that and then walk the labyrinth!
ReplyDeleteV
Would love to visit there and take a tour with Mr. Miller! He does look like a very interesting person! Hope you've had a great weekend, Genie!
ReplyDeleteHugs
Sylvia
Yes, will he lead us through the labyrinth!?
ReplyDeleteOh, I like this idea to compare a cathedral to a library! it's so true!
ReplyDeleteExcellent, Genie. Most of us spread our interests and intelligence around widely, learning a little about a lot. But, then, we occasionally run across people like Mr. Miller, who have focused their learning on a narrow slice of the world. It must have been fun spending time with him, picking his brain about Chartres.
ReplyDeleteMerci Gina pour ce poste!
ReplyDeleteThis gentleman was such a delight! I treasure the memories of our trip to Chartres ... the extremely interesting tour with Mr. Miller, the instructive stroll with him after the tour was over, the delightful dejeneur, all the other churches we visited and the lovely time people watching in the village square. Ahhh ... you have put a smile on my face today chere Genie :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful portrait. Richard and I have been on one of his tours of Chartres and enjoyed it tremendously.
ReplyDeleteHe looks like he would demand your attention and I bet if one listened, they would come away from one of his tours very informed.
ReplyDeleteKris
Thanks for this post. I have recently wondered if he is still about. I toured Chartres with him in 1970 (shhh, don't tell anyone). An illuminating experience. So glad to see he's still kicking and still enthralled by his life's passion.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you were able to catch one of his tours. I have heard such wonderful things about them. I have visited Chartes (and have a few posts about it; it was wonderful), but sadly, he was not giving tours on the day I went.
ReplyDeleteWhen I visited Chatres, it was undergoing MASSIVE restoration - and they had huge posters of what is 'would' look like when it was finished over the windows. :(
ReplyDeleteI bet you got some good photos, though.
Mr. M. Miller was our guide years ago and I agree, the stories of what all the stained glass windows and gargoyles and door carvings etc. tell volumes.
ReplyDeleteThe cathedral is like a huge billboard that was used over hundreds of years. If you go, certainly ask for his guided tour.
Nice portrait!
ReplyDeleteI've been living in Chartres for more than 2 years now. A guide of Chartres cathedral book translated by Mr. Miller always with me every time I visit it. I hope I could have a tour with him very soon...
ReplyDeleteHi Genie, I'm doing several weeks worth of quick catching up and was delighted to see that Malcolm Miller is still giving his talks at Chartres, he is a world class treasure. Anyone who goes to Chartres really should hear him speak!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you are back in Paris and having a grand time!
Best, Polly