Gothic Architecture By Mia Akhter History of Gothic
Gothic Architecture By- Mia Akhter
History of Gothic Architecture • Back in the 1100 s-1200 s, building skills and materials were extremely limited. Stone castles and cathedrals were rudimentary. • Gothic architecture solved some of these problems by designing pleasant and airy buildings. Before gothic architecture, buildings were functional, now they are beautiful.
Key Features of Gothic Architecture 1. Grand, Tall Designs
Key Features of Gothic Architecture 2. The Flying Buttress
Key Features of Gothic Architecture 3. The Pointed Arch
Key Features of Gothic Architecture 4. The Vaulted Ceiling
Key Features of Gothic Architecture 5. Light, Airy Interiors
Key Features of Gothic Architecture 6. The Gargoyles
Key Features of Gothic Architecture 7. Emphasis on the decorative style and the Ornate
Design Elements • Vertical lines • Neutral colors • 3 D shape • Open space • Rough texture • Darker shade Duomo di Milano (Cathedral in Milan), Italy
Design Principles • Symmetrical balance • Gradated rhythm • Emphasis- tall towers • Unity- consistent use of the same color, lines, and texture.
Gothic Architecture in “Modern Style” • After the Gothic Architecture time period, then came the renaissance architecture, which was completely different from gothic architecture • However, after the Renaissance, the gothic revived (known as the “neo-gothic” or “Victorian gothic” • Even today, gothic architecture remains popular, it is often the design-of-choice for new churches, cathedrals, and similar buildings in Europe and the Americas.
Bibliography • https: //www. khanacademy. org/humanities/medieval-world/latinwestern-europe/gothic 1/a/gothic-architecture-an-introduction • https: //www. britannica. com/art/Gothic-architecture • http: //www. encyclopedia. com/literature-and-arts/art-andarchitecture/european-art-1599/gothic-architecture-and-art • https: //www. exploringcastles. com/castle_designs/characteristics_gothic_architecture/ • https: //www. architecture. com/knowledge-and-resources/knowledge -landing-page/gothic-revival-neo-gothic
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