Gothic architecture

introductions of new ideas led Europe to become one of the greatest nations of the Middle Ages. I will be focusing on four of the innovations that I believe helped bring Europe to its powerful position: Gothic cathedrals, medieval universities, paper mills, and the printing press. The Gothic style used in architecture dates back to the 12th century in France and is said to have lasted until the 16th century1. However, this style had such a major…

The Gothic Cathedral, similar to the ancient temple in the abundance of light and rigorous application of geometry, aims to achieve something different upon competition. Instead of pointing towards Nature and to Man the Cathedral points to the God of Man and…

art pieces were created during this era. Before the Italian Renaissance it was the Gothic age, art during the Gothic age if very different from that of the art of the Renaissance. The Gothic age began during the Middle Ages, when religion was very important and daily life was revolved around God. The style of Gothic was mainly seen in architecture, many Cathedrals and churches were created based on the style of Gothic. During the Renaissance period artist conveyed a more humanistic form of art,…

of trade in Europe during the eleventh-century lead to a redistribution of wealth in favor of nonreligious power benefiting the middle class and the monarchies of France and England. Saint-Denis had been the burial place of many French kings. The Gothic was the new and revolutionary architectural style during The Middle Ages and it all began with the reconstruction of St. Denis. Fooling and leading the people out of darkness through innovative creations and reinventions of cathedrals – sacred…

Religious architecture and military architecture are the two types of architecture that were highly developed because of the rank of the church and military. The Middle Ages architecture consisted of Basilicas and castles for the kings. The Gothic style architecture consisted of castles with fortified walls and churches. According to Newman in The Finer Times, “The basic purpose of all these Gothic Churches and castles was either to spread influence of…

There are several progressive and prominent eras of art. Some of the highlighted periods are Early Renaissance, High Renaissance, Gothic, and Medieval. Each era contributed timeless artwork, and modern day artists are still studying their influences. All of the eras aided in shaping the individuality that flourished through art. The creative pieces produced during these periods laid the groundwork for future artists. The Medieval era occurred during the Middle Ages. Most of the artwork that was…

In general, “the English Gothic style reflects an aesthetic sensibility quite different from French Gothic in emphasizing linear pattern and horizontality instead of structural logic and vertically” (Kleiner 389). The Salisbury Cathedral integrates some of the motifs of French Cathedral, like lancet windows and blind…

The National Cathedral is known for its massive size and impressive gothic architecture. I used to think that a gothic cathedral meant tall and pointy. I was certainly wrong. Learning about different cathedrals in this course helped me understand and identify the three specific elements that make up a gothic cathedral; flying buttresses, pointed arches, and ribbed vaults. But that is not actually what architecture is usually judge on. Vitruvius, a Roman architect, believed that the three…

1. The Abbey Church of St. Denis was originally a martyrium located in St. Dennis, France until it was rebuilt there as a church beginning in 754 CE. Around 1135 CE Abbot Suger commissioned the reconstruction of the church into the gothic form it has today, the last aspect of his recreation being completed in 1144 CE. While the identity of the architects are unknown, Suger was involved in the reconstruction’s design. Later, Abbot Obo Clement would rebuild the nave in 1231 CE. 2. St. Denis…

Toulouse, France. In your essay, please discuss the function, size, decoration and architectural style of each building. Building designs for almost everything has changed immensely throughout time. In this case we are focusing on the changes from the Gothic period followed by the Romanesque period. Two buildings in particular that we will be focusing on are the Chartes Cathedral in Chartes, France and the Basilica of Saint Sernin in Toulouse, France. Two buildings that are built around the…