Gothic architecture was common in the late medieval period. Their huge cathedrals and spires show the best of it. This kind of style of architecture is one of the most beautiful in the world. You can see it all around you in Europe. It lasted from the 12th century to the 16th century and that is pretty long for an architectural style. Gothic most recognized in cathedrals and churches.
"Gothic" is NOT referring to the history of Goths, but is in turn referring to what a 19th-century correspondent in the London Journal Notes and Queries says, "There can be no doubt that the term 'Gothic' as applied to pointed styles of ecclesiastical architecture was used at first contemptuously, and in derision, by those who were ambitious to imitate and revive the Grecian orders of architecture, after the revival of classical literature. Authorities such as Christopher Wren lent their aid in deprecating the old mediæval style, which they termed Gothic, as synonymous with everything that was barbarous and rude."
If you look at the floor plans of most Gothic cathedrals, they are shaped in a "cruciform" or cross. Regular cathedrals are not usually shaped this way, but most cathedrals are of Gothic architecture. The average height of the Gothic cathedrals range around from 100 to 150 feet. Also, the cathedrals do not always go up in a spire form. Sometimes, the cathedrals are squared off. It is amazing how many kinds of arches there are in these cathedrals, and Gothic architecture is one of a kind. These ancient structures are spread throughout the whole continent of Europe, and they are always different from one another in at least one way. I think it's safe to say that I love Gothic architecture! I will be doing more of these "types of architecture" posts in the next few days! Enjoy the ARCHITECTURE!
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