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Gothic architecture
Architectural style of Medieval Europe
"Gothic style" redirects here. For the visual arts, see Gothic art. For the fashion of the subculture, see Gothic subculture § Fashion.
"Gothic church" redirects here. For the church of the Goths in the Early Middle Ages, see Gothic Christianity.
Gothic architecture is an architectural style that was prevalent in Europe from the late 12th to the 16th century, during the High and Late Middle Ages, surviving into the 17th and 18th centuries in some areas.[1] It evolved from Romanesque architecture and was succeeded by Renaissance architecture. It originated in the Île-de-France and Picardy regions of northern France.[2] The style at the time was sometimes known as opus Francigenum (lit. 'French work');[3] the term Gothic was first applied contemptuously during the later Renaissance, by those ambitious to revive the architecture of classical antiquity.
The defining design element of Gothic architecture is the pointed arch. The use of the pointed arch in turn led to the development of the pointed rib vault and flying buttresses, combined with elaborate tracery and stained glass windows.[4]
At the Abbey of Saint-Denis, near Paris, the choir was reconstructed
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Exploring the Dark and Divine in Gothic Architecture
In an attempt to chase divine light, Gothic architecture has been perceived rather darkly over the years. Maybe it’s a perfect paradox, feeling both spirituality and fear in these stone-carved marvels. This was a style so innovative that in all of its four centuries of prevalence, it had no name. Unfortunately, the Renaissance attributed the name Gothic to it, and I say unfortunately because it was not intended to mean anything good.
That’s the superiority complex of classicism; they deem everything different as barbaric. Thankfully, however, the term Gothic took on an identity of its own and to this day is revered as an exhilarating feat of engineering that piques interest, admiration, and reverence. This article will introduce Gothic architecture, its origins, perception, features, relation to the Gothic revival, and notable examples in hopes of shedding some light on its darker aspects.
Origins of Gothic Architecture
From the 10th to the early 12th centuries, Romanesque style was dominating the architectural sphere in Europe. Shortly after, Gothic architecture emerged and offered a stark alternative to the hefty, thick-walled, dark-lit Romanesque structures. In pursuit of a more celestial expression of the C