Gothic Revival architecture

2. The word “Gothic” originally carried a negative connotation. However, the Gothic style was able to heavily influence Christianity, and the relationship between the two became one of great benefit to the Church. The Gothic had many new ideas in the field of architecture. One of these was rib vaulting. The ribs replaced the large stones of the Romanesque style, and caused the arch to be pushed to a greater height. This increased height encouraged the worshippers to look to the heavens, further…

Gothic art evolved from Romanesque art and lasted from the mid 12th century and lasted to as late as the 16th century in some areas. Architecture was the most important and original art form during the gothic period. The principal structures of these buildings came from the medieval masons and their work to innovate and create new structural support to better hold these historical buildings. The elements they created allowed for taller, more massive, and complicated ground plans in building than…

the same purpose—to serve, pray, and worship God. Whether it be Early Medieval, Gothic, or Romanesque, there are several similarities between the Monastery of Immaculate Conception in Ferdinand, Indiana—built in the late 19th century to early 20th century—and Abbey Churches and Cathedral from 12th and 13th century. Designs from exterior building, to design of ceilings and windows are what create and give the architecture depth and significance even several centuries later. Though several other…

Gothic cathedrals are often seen as the microcosm of the universe according to many intelligent sources, however gothic cathedrals are actually a result of the fusion between logic, beauty, and faith. The fusion between material and spiritual things began to rise in popularity during the high Middle Ages because during this time, due to trade, the people of the middle ages began to gain wealth and a love for materialistic things. The community of the middle ages valued both their material things…

altarpiece meant for a church in Germany. The sculpture is often regarded as one of Riemenschneider’s greatest works. In the altarpiece, he incorporated forms and shapes that made his altarpiece stand out among other sculptures during his time. He utilized gothic forms which were intricate to highlight the features of the altarpiece. These intricate forms are visible in the sculpture’s canopy. In comparison to other sculptors such as Stoss, Tilman did not paint any of his figures or background…

accomplished great feats in architecture. Wither it was the useful aqueducts or the substantial Circus Maximus many of the ancient Romans Architectural accomplishments are often forgotten. Although the roman influence can still be seen in our day to day lives, they are preserved in the Romanesque style of architecture. The end of the Roman Empire had a huge influence on the architecture throughout the middle ages, this influence can be seen thought the development of religious architecture. I…

interesting things about architecture is how the cultural ideas of a certain time period shape architectural form. Culture reflects the ideals and the entire way of life of a group of people. As cultural ideas change over time, so do the buildings that go with it. While there are broad periods where many cultures had a set of shared beliefs, each region had its own twist on the physical interpretation of those values. Romanesque architecture emerged from a time of religion and war. Gothic…

The Gothic time period began around the middle of the twelfth century and lasted to the end of the fifteenth century. The pinnacle of the Middle ages artistic achievement, rivaling the wonders of ancient Greece and Rome, was the Gothic cathedrals these “stone bibles” were so elaborate that construction literally took ages.Builders used pointed arcs and to increase the reality and illusion of height, cathedral exterior had carved Biblical tales.The Romanesque style made way for the Gothic style…

146). These magnificent structures began to arise in France around the 12th century and continued to grow in popularity until the 16th century (Prina 1). A highly recognizable feature of gothic cathedrals are the use of flying buttresses - exterior structural support with connecting arches. Gothic Cathedral architecture was used to connect the “mathematical nature of the universe” (Ramzy 135) to the divine heavens. Three excellent examples of this include the Sagrada Familia Basilica, the Milan…

Step inside anyone of the numerous Gothic cathedrals and instantly awash of transcendence is invoked. Elaborate ribbed vaulted ceilings instill a sense of awe, wonder, and obedience to the divine order. The warmth of God’s divine light illuminates the stone vaults and decorated domes of the cathedrals as it pours through stain glass windows. The aesthetically pleasing bare bones are purposely left apparent in the construction of Gothic style buildings. Additionally, in the comprising of…