Gothic Architecture
The Times Of Beautiful Buildings
Gothic architecture was a style in Europe that lasted from the 12th century until the 16th century.in the 12th to 13th centuries, feats of engineering permitted increasingly gigantic buildings. The rib vault, flying buttress, and pointed (gothic) arches were solutions to the problems of building very large buildings while providing as much natural light as possible. Stained-glass window panels rendered startling sun-dappled interior effects.One of the earliest buildings to combine these elements into a coherent style was the abbey of Saint-Denis.
Chartres Cathedral
Chartres Cathedral (13th century), France. Famed for its sculpture, stained-glass windows, and architectural innovations, it is one of the three greatest French Gothic cathedrals—along with Amiens and Reims cathedrals.
Chartres Cathedral: north rose window
The north rose window in Chartres Cathedral, Chartres, France.
Amiens Cathedral
Amiens Cathedral, Amiens, France, begun in 1220 on the plans of Robert de Luzarches and largely finished by 1270.