History of Architecture 3
GOTHIC ARCHITECTURE
Overview
lasted from the mid 12th century to the 16th
century
Preceded by Romanesque Architecture
The term Gothic - Stylistic Insult
characterized by cavernous spaces
Overview
expanse of walls broken up by overlaid
tracery
The rib vault, flying buttress, and pointed
(Gothic) arch allowed natural light
Stained-glass window panels
Elements of Gothic Architecture
Pointed
Pinnacles
StainedGlass
Windows
Pointed
Arches
Ribbed
Vault
Flying
ButressesGargoyles
Pointed Pinnacles
Add strength and stability to the structure
Enables buildings to reach new heights
To make it look light
Bourges Cathedral | France, Bourges
one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture
Chartres Cathedral| France, Chartres
took nearly six centuries to complete
Milan Cathedral| Italy, Milano
Gargoyles
derived from the old French word 'gargouille'
meaning throat
waterspout, projecting from an upper part of a
building
fortresses and castles - intimidate the
indigenous population
Gargoyles
Notre Dame Cathedral | France, Paris
Stained Glass Windows
Stained glass windows could now take up much
of the wall space
letting in light and color for a beautiful and
moving effect.
Bourges Cathedral | France, Bourges
Bourges Cathedral | France, Bourges
Basilica of Saint Denis | France
considered to be the first Gothic church.
Basilica of Saint Denis | France
Rose Stained Glass Windows
Pointed Arches
major feature
amazing strength and stability
Thinner walls Arches support the roof
tremendous flexibility
span greater distances Vaults Taller & Wider
Santa Maria del Pi Barcelona
St. Mary of the Pine Tree
Westminster Abbey | England, London
the traditional place of coronation and burial site for
English monarchs
Chartres Cathedral| France, Chartres
Ribbed Vault
medieval builders thought that they helped
reduce the risk of fire
fires often spread - there were no fire fighters
to help extinguish the fire
made the inside of the cathedral have a
finished look
Sint-Niklaaskerk Church | Belgium
Exeter Cathedral | England
longest uninterrupted vaulted ceiling
Reims Cathedral | Reims, France
where the kings of France were crowned
Chester Cathedral | England
where the kings of France were crowned
Flying Butresses
transmit the lateral forces pushing a wall
outwards down to the ground
to prop up a wall which may be leaning
Chartres Cathedral| France, Chartres
Bourges Cathedral | France, Bourges
Milan Cathedral| Italy, Milano
SOME FAMOUS GOTHIC BUILDINGS
Durham Cathedral
Cathedral of Cefal
In 1420, Portico was added between the two towers of
the faade
St. Denis Basilica
The flying buttresses, pointed arches and ribbed vault
were used as one unit for the first time in this cathedral.
Noyon Cathedral
first true Gothic Cathedral because of the heavy use of all
features that came to be known as Gothic
Wells Cathedral
first building of its kind to entirely dispense with the round
arches in favor of the pointed arch
The Notre Dame de Paris
one of the finest monumental buildings of French Gothic
style of Architecture.
The Notre Dame de Paris
Floor Plan
The Notre Dame de Paris
among the first buildings in the world to use the flying
buttress
Thank You
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