Gothic Architecture Flashcards
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This era of architecture originated in 12th century France and lasted into the 16th century. It is characterized by the building of great cathedrals, progressive lightening of structure, and the use of the pointed arch, ribbed vault, Flying buttress, and a system of richly decorated fenestration.
Gothic Architecture
A group of Germanic tribes from which the name of Gothic architecture was derived from.
the Goths
What are the key characteristics of Gothic architecture?
tall design
flying buttress
pointed arches
vaulted ceiling
light and airy
gargoyles
decorative and ornate
Romanesque vs Gothic:
Arch
Romanesque: rounded arch
Gothic: pointed arch
Romanesque vs Gothic:
Buttresses
Romanesque: wall buttresses of low projection
Gothic: wall buttresses of high projection
Romanesque vs Gothic:
Piers and Columns
Romanesque: Cylindrical column, rectangular piers
Gothic: Cylindrical and clustered columns, complex piers
Romanesque vs Gothic:
Vaulted Ceiling
Romanesque: barrel/groin vault
Gothic: ribbed vault
Romanesque vs Gothic:
Walls
Romanesque: thick, with small openings
Gothic: thinner, with large openings
What European countries adopted Gothic architecture?
France
England
Germany
Belgium
The Netherlands
Spain
Italy
Which of the following isn’t an example of French Gothic architecture?
a. Notre Dame
b. Beauvais Cathedral
c. Chartres Cathedral
d. Rheims Cathedral
e. Seville Cathedral
f. Amiens Cathedral
e. Seville Cathedral
What are the three phases of English Gothic architecture?
Early English Gothic
Decorated
Perpendicular
Also called as Lancet, this period of the English Gothic used lancet-shaped arches and plate tracery.
Early English Gothic
This period of the English Gothic was known for its rich tracery, elaborate ornamental vaulting, and refined stone-cutting techniques
Decorated
Also called as Rectilinear, this period of the English Gothic featured perpendicular tracery.
Perpendicular
This is a complex of church, royal palace, and burial
grounds, and is the coronation church of England.
Westminster Abbey
Located in Germany, it is the largest Gothic church in Northern Europe.
Cologne Cathedral
The _______ Gothic architecture was heavily influenced by Moorish art—churches had excessive ornament, without regard to constructive character.
Spanish
It is the tallest cathedral in Spain.
Seville Cathedral
Despite being irregular in plan, this church is the most beautiful and poetic of all Spanish cathedrals.
Burgos Cathedral
It was one of Italy’s most stupendous buildings since the building of Pisa Cathedral, and was an outcome of civic pride.
Siena Cathedral
What is the largest medieval cathedral in Italy?
Milan Cathedral
This Italian Gothic church is essentially Italian in character without the vertical features of Gothic. It has a peculiar Latin cross plan with campanile and baptistery.
Florence Cathedral
These Gothic buildings were built on mounds above rivers and had thick walls and small windows to resist attacks.
Castles
These Gothic buildings were among those that were erected by new and wealthy trading families.
Manors
