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- Gothic architecture emerged in 12th-century France as a distinct style that spread across Europe until the 16th century. It evolved from Romanesque architecture and was initially called “French Work” (Opus Francigenum).
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Apr 17, 2024 · Gothic architecture, architectural style in Europe that lasted from the mid-12th century to the 16th century, particularly a style of masonry building characterized by cavernous spaces with the expanse of walls broken up by overlaid tracery.
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Gothic architecture began in the earlier 12th century in northwest France and England and spread throughout Latin Europe in the 13th century; by 1300, a first "international style" of Gothic had developed, with common design features and formal language.
- Late 12th century–16th century
Jun 14, 2022 · Gothic architecture was named for the Goths, a nomadic Germanic group that fought against Roman rule in the late 300s and early 400s. Their ascent is widely believed to have...
Dec 6, 2023 · The Gothic grew out of the Romanesque architectural style, when both prosperity and relative peace allowed for several centuries of cultural development and great building schemes. From roughly 1000 to 1400, several significant cathedrals and churches were built, particularly in Britain and France, offering architects and masons a chance to ...
The Goths were a so-called barbaric tribe who held power in various regions of Europe, between the collapse of the Roman Empire and the establishment of the Holy Roman Empire (so, from roughly the fifth to the eighth century). They were not renowned for great achievements in architecture.
How did Gothic architecture start? Gothic architecture emerged in Europe during the late 12th century and evolved over several centuries, characterized by its distinctive features like pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and flying buttresses.