Gothic Art was produced in France in 1120 and lasted until 1200 in Western Europe. This style of art was deprived from Romanesque art which was introduced in 1000 A.D in europe and lasted until the rise of Gothic era. Gothic Art became very dominant in the 15 century.The term “gothic art” was given to the period by the Romans. The Romans gave this name because the Barbarian Gothic Tribes destroyed the roman empire and its culture in the fifth century. This style of art can be looked at in almost every aspect of art. It comes in the form of painting, sculptures and most importantly architecture. Although painting was not as important as the architecture it still helped with the development of the era. The paintings during this era were centered
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Those contributions were ribbed vaults, pointed arches, flying buttresses Light and Airy Interior, Gargoyles and the incorporation of beauty into building design. The pointed arch which is an arch with a pointed apex. The pointed arch could support more weight than previous simpler pillars. A flying buttresses spread the weight of the new designs and take weight off the walls and transfer the force to the ground. The flying buttress enabled Gothic architects to make taller buildings with larger rooms because the weight was forced down to the ground instead of forced onto sides of the rooms. Flying buttresses was really important because it started the rise of tall and grand buildings within the Gothic Era. Gargoyles are statues of little creatures that are placed along the roofs and battlements of Gothic buildings and castles. They 're spouts, they enabled rainwater to drain off the roof and gush through their mouths, trickling down to the ground. Another purpose was to strike fear into the hearts of Medieval peasants, scaring them into the church or cathedral. Many gargoyles include elements of the grotesque: exaggerated, evil features or threatening poses, which was believed to emphasize the fate of anyone not belonging to religious
Those contributions were ribbed vaults, pointed arches, flying buttresses Light and Airy Interior, Gargoyles and the incorporation of beauty into building design. The pointed arch which is an arch with a pointed apex. The pointed arch could support more weight than previous simpler pillars. A flying buttresses spread the weight of the new designs and take weight off the walls and transfer the force to the ground. The flying buttress enabled Gothic architects to make taller buildings with larger rooms because the weight was forced down to the ground instead of forced onto sides of the rooms. Flying buttresses was really important because it started the rise of tall and grand buildings within the Gothic Era. Gargoyles are statues of little creatures that are placed along the roofs and battlements of Gothic buildings and castles. They 're spouts, they enabled rainwater to drain off the roof and gush through their mouths, trickling down to the ground. Another purpose was to strike fear into the hearts of Medieval peasants, scaring them into the church or cathedral. Many gargoyles include elements of the grotesque: exaggerated, evil features or threatening poses, which was believed to emphasize the fate of anyone not belonging to religious