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Gothic ArchitectureGothic Architecture Gothic architecture is a style of architecture

which flourished during the late medieval

period. It evolved from Romanesque architecture

and was succeeded by Renaissancearchitecture.

Originated in 12th-century France and lastinginto the 16th century.


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Gothic ArchitectureGothic Architecture Ribbed vaults, clustered columns,

ambulatories, wheel windows, spires and

richly carved door tympanums were alreadyfeatures of existing Romanesque architecture.

The features that brought change separatingGothic from Romanesque were pointed arch,flying buttresses and multiplication of windowopenings.


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Constructive system

Constructive system

Flying

Buttresses


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Rib and panel vaultingR

ib and panel vaulting


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Pointed ribbed VaultPointed ribbed Vault

Can be used to roof rectangular andirregularly shaped plans such as trapezoids.

Channels the weight onto the columns at asteep angle. This enabled architects to raisevaults much higher than was possible inRomanesque architecture.

Visual character- the verticality suggesting anaspiration to Heaven.


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PointedPointed archsarchs

In Gothic Architecture the pointed arch is

used in every location where there is avaulted shape.

It can be seen at doorways, windows, arcadesand galleries.


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Stained

Colored glass

Stained

Colored glass

The windows had stained colored glass

containing brilliant transparent pictures. Colored glass could be given full scope as the

chief internal decoration, admitting more lightto the interiors of the hall.

Rose windows are significant.


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Flying ButtressesFlying Buttresses In roman style, walls were solidly massive and

supported the continuous vaults.

But gothics invented flying buttresses, whichthey placed at right angles to the length ofthe wall to take the collected pressure of theribbed vaults and finally transmitting to

ground. The walls reduced to thin layer only to enclose

the superstructure.


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Flying Buttresses


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DecorativeDecorative details and ornamentationdetails and ornamentation


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SStatuestatues

Statues which were proportional to humanscale were an integral part of the building.


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Two broad towers,and plenty ofsweeping arches

and rose window.


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estminster Abbey London Influenced by the ideas of an apse with radiating

chapels using pointed arches, ribbed vaulting, rosewindows and flying buttresses.

Single aisles and a long nave with wide projectingtransepts.

It has the highest Gothic vault in England (nearly 102feet).

A spacious area between the high altar and thebeginning of the quire provide a theatre wherecoronations could take place.


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mergence European colonists brought to India, whole

history of European architecture.

It was the British who left a lasting impact onthe India architecture. Being successors to theMughals, they used architecture as a symbolof power. The British followed various

architectural styles-Gothic, Imperial, Christian,English Renaissance and Victorian.


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Colonial ArchitectureColonial Architecture

Gothic architecture flourished in different

parts of India under the British, inspired bythe Houses of Parliament in London,combining diverse architectural elements ofHindu and Mughal architecture.

Here are some of the examples


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Chhatrapati Shivaji TerminusChhatrapati Shivaji Terminus

Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST), a railway station, is abrilliant specimen of the Victorian Gothic style of architecture inIndia.

Designed by Frederick William Stevens, built in 1888, turned outto be the icon of Bombay as the 'Gothic City' .

During its construction, British architects worked with the Indiancraftsmen, exchanging notes to give a new look and style toBombay.

The station is positioned on the suburban railway tracks ofMumbai, one of the busiest railway stations in the country.


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Chhatrapati Shivaji TerminusChhatrapati Shivaji Terminus

CST also serves as the headquarters of the Central Railways ofIndia.

Attributable to its wonderful structural design, CST was

acknowledged as a 'World Heritage Site' by UNESCO in 2004. Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus represents an excellent fusion of

two cultures.

Victoria Terminus boasts of spectacular stone dome, turrets,pointed arches and unusual ground plan, unlike the traditional

Indian architecture. It has fine interiors, like wood carving, tiles, ornamental iron,

brass railings, etc.


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Hotel Taj MahalHotel Taj Mahal

The original Indian architects were Sitaram Khanderao Vaidyaand D N Mirza, but the project was completed by the Englishengineer W A Chambers.

Showcases contemporary Indian influences along with beautifulvaulted alabaster ceilings, columns, graceful pointed archways.

The hotel has two wings, the original The Taj Mahal Hotel (OldWing) and the newer Tower (Multi Storied structure).

With its arched balconies topped by a jagged diadem, the new

wing stands in harmonious contrast to the Heritage building. Constructed of yellow basalt and reinforced concrete, the grand

arch borrows details from 16th century Islamic architecture


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High Court CalcuttaHigh Court Calcutta

The court is headquartered in Kolkata, capital of WestBengal.

The oldest High Court in India, established on July 2,1862.

It is an exact replica of the Stand Hans in Ypres,Belgium.

Use of pointed arches all over facade.

Tower in the centre.


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All Saints Cathedral AllahabadAll Saints Cathedral Allahabad

Designed by Sir William Emerson, Built in 19thCentury.

The plan consists of a Nave ( 40 feet wide and 130feet long).

Narrow aisles giving a total internal width of about 56feet.

Two Transepts on the North and South respectively, a

central tower at the intersection of the Nave.

The two Western Towers with Spires could not becompleted.


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All Saints Cathedral AllahabadAll Saints Cathedral Allahabad

The total internal length from East to West is 225feet.

Flying buttresses support the walls.

There are seven gargoyles (aggressive figures of lion,crocodile) over the building for rainwater to fall awayfrom the building.

Large porch and a rose window at west end.

Built of red and white stone, the masses of masonrybeing white while the arches, cornices, shafts, capsand bases are of red


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