Gothic+Architecture

Gothic Architecture  Gothic architecture is a type of architecture style that started to be built a lot during the Medieval time period. Romanesque architecture is where it came from. It originated from France in the 12th century lasting into the 16 century. Gothic architecture during this time period is known as French work or another word for it is Opus Francigenum. Many churches, cathedrals, and abbeys in Europe are most built in the Gothic style. Also castles, palaces, town halls, guide halls, universities, and some in private dwellings like dorms and room all use some gothic architecture.

 Gothic architectures characteristic can appeal to emotions coming from faith, or civic pride. Churches and cathedrals are the study of gothic architecture. Some of the other characteristics include airy interiors, light, bright windows, and many buildings included gargoyles. Many Gothic buildings and castles decorated their exteriors with these gargoyles. Even though these were sometimes gross and scary looking, most Gothic Architecture was beautiful and very detailed all over, had fancy patterns and very dramatic looking. They had flying buttresses, pointed arches and ribbed vaults. They are appealing to the eye and quite beautiful to look at.

 The majority of the most famous Gothic Architectural buildings are in many countries, many being in France. The Basilica of St. Denis, Notre Dame de Paris, Amiens Cathedral, Chartres Cathedral and Arras town hall are all examples in France. Some other famous buildings are the Zagreb Cathedral in Kaptol, Croatia, Lincoln Cathedral in Lincoln, England, Church of Our Lady of Breda in Breda, Netherlands, Town Hall in Leuven, Belgium, and Batalha Monastery in Batalha, Portugal. The beauty of the Gothic Architecture can be seen throughout Europe.

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