Gothic Architecture Representation of medieval culture High Middle Ages Gothic Architecture Shows importance of Christianity/the church throughout the Middle Ages; pride of a community; even small urban areas would build the largest, grandest cathedral possible Representation of medieval culture
Pointed arches + http://vimeo.com/23970658 . 13:30 min-16:10 min
Ribbed vault + (see 33:00-34:20 of documentary)
Flying buttress = thinner walls, taller buildings (24:15-27:20 of documentary)
Stained glass windows Pictures of Bible stories for illiterate church goers
Cross shape
spire
“Grotesque figures” Purely decorative
Gargoyles (rain spouts) From French word for “throat”
National Cathedral, Washington, D.C. Neo-Gothic architecture; finished just after WWI