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A group presentation we made in World Architectural History Class, at the University of Technology's Caribbean School of Architecture.It was a first year, first semester project and all parties involved are given credit on slide number one.
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Gothic Architecture
Timeline
Gavin WalkerHilma Thomas
Joseph Mckenley
Gothic architecture is an architectural style that developed in the north of France and later spread throughout Europe between the 12th and 16th century (Farlex, 2011)The significant characteristics of gothic architecture are:
-Pointed arches - Ribbed Vaulting-Flying buttresses - Elaborate Sculptures-Pinnacles-Vertical emphasis-Stained glass windows
Gothic Architecture – WHAT IS IT?
Gothic Architecture - Examples
Basillique Saint-Denis ( Saint Denis Abbey) (France)
The Vitus Cathedral (Prague, Czech Republic)
Gothic Architecture - Examples
Chateau de Challain (France)
Gothic Architecture - Examples
Rose Window – Saint Denis Abbey
Romanesque Transition to Gothic
Gothic Pointed Arches.
Gothic Architecture
Plan View – Saint Denis Abbey
Gothic Architecture
Influence of Region on Gothic Architecture
French Gothic English Gothic
Influence of Region on Gothic Architecture
Geman Gothic Spanish Gothic
Influence of Region on Gothic Architecture
Italian Gothic
Buttress - a projecting support of stone or brick built against a wall.
Pinnacle - a small pointed turret built as an ornament on a roof.
Glossary
Early in the 12th century, new ways of building meant that cathedrals and their large buildings could reach soaring heights.
Gothic Architecture began in France where builders began to adapt the earlier Romanesque style. Builders were also influenced by the pointed arches and elaborate stonework of Moorish architecture in Spain.
One of the earliest Gothic buildings was the ambulatory of the abbey of St.Denis in France –built between 1140 and 1144. This building was actually a Romanesque building in its original form that was however converted to the new Gothic style as a way of bringing more light into the building by way of more windows without compromising the strength of the building.
A significant feature of the Gothic style is the pointed arch. Gothic builders found that pointed arches could support more weight while allowing for the walls to be thinner, thus saving on material. Another significant feature is the flying buttress, which allows for the building to reach greater heights, and appear ‘lighter’ than it actually is.
Barrel vaults Ribbed vaults
Semi-circular arches Pointed arches
Thick walls Thin walls
Small openings Large openings
Romanesque Gothic
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