What is a rose window? A rose window is a circular stained glass
window placed in the north and south transept s of gothic
churches . Tradition say that the north is mostly made of blue
glass and the south is composed mostly of red. Where were they
used? These were put in Notre Dame (Our Lady) gothic churches in
France . In modern day construction, if they wish to use a rose
window it is placed above the church's narthex Why did they make
them? Rose windows are a symbol of the Virgin Mary . Notre Dame
churches are dedicated to Mary. At the time, most churches were
Notre Dame churches because the gothic age fell during the cult
of the virgin where Mary was seen as the queen of heaven and was
given as much attention as God himself. In art Mary is depicted
wearing blue with a red inner layer , this is why the windows
are colored as they are. Also, during the gothic age a new
system of construction was found that allows the churches to
open up the triforium area, that was once stone to bear the
weight of the roof