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gothic art (gothic architecture (general characteristics (combination of…
gothic art
gothic architecture
general characteristics
combination of three elements
ribbed vault
lighter than the romanesaque groin vault
formed by the intersection of two arches at a central point called key point
the weight is supported in 4 points which coincide with the angles of the vault
flying buttresses
leads the lateral thrusts of the vaults to the exteranl pillars
walls lose their supporting role
big openings that hold stained glass windows
great brightness and colour
pointed or ogival arch
more dynamic than the romanesque semi-circular arches
it also gives considerable elevation to the building
made of stone
types of gothic building
most important religous building
cathedral
symbol of power of cities
the gothic cathedral
latin cross plan or cruciform plan
three or five naves
a transept
a sanctuary with and ambulatory and numerous chapels
inside
three levels
clerestory
openwork galleries
arcades
stained glass windows
exterior
large entrances doors
rosette or circular window
facade framed by two towers
abundance of secular buildings
marketplaces
places of nobles and bourgeois
town or city halls
an urban style
12 century
gothic art and architecture
Northern France
new style which quickly spread to europe
survived until the 15
this was called gothic style because it was introdcued by goths
urban style
reflected
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