Gothic

Gothic art and architecture transformed the visual culture of medieval Europe. Read about the cathedrals and regional styles that gave the movement its lasting influence.

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How Gothic Architecture Became Associated with the Supernatural

October 10, 2024

Brodie castle, north Scotland. Albert de Bruijn, CC BY-SA How medieval spires and snarling gargoyles went out of fashion and then made a spectacular...

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A Very Brief Introduction to Gothic Architecture

August 8, 2018

View from north-east of Reims Cathedral (High Gothic) / Photo by G.Garitan, Wikimedia Commons By Valerie Spanswick /...

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Siena in the Late Gothic Period

June 21, 2018

View of the Piazza del Campo, Siena By Dr. Joanna Milk Mac Farland / 12.30.2015 Art Historian...

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Leaving Rome: Gothic Art and Architecture

May 6, 2018

View from north-east of Reims Cathedral (High Gothic) / Photo by G.Garitan, Wikimedia Commons Edited by Matthew A....

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The Architecture of Salisbury Cathedral

March 23, 2018

Salisbury Cathedral, Salisbury, England, begun 1220. Speakers: Dr. Steven Zucker and Dr. Beth Harris By Valerie Spanswick / 08.08.2015...

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Romanesque and Gothic Architecture of Southwell Minster

February 1, 2018

Southwell Minster, Nottinghamshire, England (photo: Steve Cadman) By Valerie Spanswick / 08.08.2015 Freelance Writer, History of Art and Architecture Southwell...