Gothic Architecture

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Gothic Architecture
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History

• The Gothic period later followed the Romans in
  the 13th century.
• People of that time wanted the Cathedrals to be
  brighter and more majestic and get away from the
  darkness of the Romanesque Period.
• To get this appearance some new architectural
  systems needed to be invented.
• The Gothic period introduced pointed arches,
  ribbed vaults and flying buttresses.
• The Gothic period also introduced stain glass
  windows that helped bring light into the
  buildings.

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Why the different style?

• Gothic structures were used for religious
  purposes and used a lot of symbolism.
• The pointed arches created mans eyes to follow up
  towards to heavens.
• Ribbed vaults allowed structures to be open, high
  and spacious.
• Flying buttresses provided support so that glass
  could be in place of arches and other supports.
• The Gothic style offered a warm feeling compared
  to previous structures.

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The Flying Buttress
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Gothic Architecture
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Gothic Characteristics