Gothic architecture
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| - | When commonly used in conversation, [[grotesque]] means [[strange]], [[fantastic]], [[ugly]] or [[bizarre]], and thus is often used to describe [[weird]] shapes and distorted forms such as [[Halloween]] masks or [[gargoyle]]s on churches. More specifically, the grotesque forms on [[Gothic architecture|Gothic buildings]], when not used as drainspouts, should not be called [[gargoyle]]s, but rather referred to simply as grotesques, or [[chimera]]s. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/{{PAGENAMEE}}] [Apr 2007] | + | '''Gothic architecture''' is a style of [[architecture]], particularly associated with [[cathedral]]s and other churches, which flourished in [[Europe]] during the high and late [[Middle Ages|medieval period]]. Beginning in [[12th century|twelfth century]] [[France]], it was known as "the French Style" (Opus Francigenum) during the period, with the term ''[[Gothic (disambiguation)|Gothic]]'' first appearing in the Reformation era as a stylistic insult. Its characteristic features include the pointed [[arch]], the [[ribbed vault]] and the [[flying buttress]]. |
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| + | It was succeeded by [[Renaissance architecture]] beginning in [[Florence]] in the [[15th century|fifteenth century]]. | ||
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| + | A series of '''[[Gothic revival]]s''' began in mid-[[18th century|eighteenth century]] [[England]], spread through [[19th century|nineteenth century]] Europe and continued, largely for ecclesiastical and university structures, into the [[20th century|twentieth century]]. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/{{PAGENAMEE}}] [Apr 2007] | ||
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Gothic architecture is a style of architecture, particularly associated with cathedrals and other churches, which flourished in Europe during the high and late medieval period. Beginning in twelfth century France, it was known as "the French Style" (Opus Francigenum) during the period, with the term Gothic first appearing in the Reformation era as a stylistic insult. Its characteristic features include the pointed arch, the ribbed vault and the flying buttress.
It was succeeded by Renaissance architecture beginning in Florence in the fifteenth century.
A series of Gothic revivals began in mid-eighteenth century England, spread through nineteenth century Europe and continued, largely for ecclesiastical and university structures, into the twentieth century. [1] [Apr 2007]
