1_a review on gothic architecture
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History of Arch 3TRANSCRIPT
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History of Architecture 3
GOTHIC ARCHITECTURE
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Overview
lasted from the mid 12th century to the 16th
century
Preceded by Romanesque Architecture
The term Gothic - Stylistic Insult
characterized by cavernous spaces
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Overview
expanse of walls broken up by overlaid
tracery
The rib vault, flying buttress, and pointed
(Gothic) arch allowed natural light
Stained-glass window panels
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Elements of Gothic Architecture
Pointed
Pinnacles
StainedGlass
Windows
Pointed
Arches
Ribbed
Vault
Flying
ButressesGargoyles
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Pointed Pinnacles
Add strength and stability to the structure
Enables buildings to reach new heights
To make it look light
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Bourges Cathedral | France, Bourges
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one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture
Chartres Cathedral| France, Chartres
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took nearly six centuries to complete
Milan Cathedral| Italy, Milano
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Gargoyles
derived from the old French word 'gargouille'
meaning throat
waterspout, projecting from an upper part of a
building
fortresses and castles - intimidate the
indigenous population
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Gargoyles
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Notre Dame Cathedral | France, Paris
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Stained Glass Windows
Stained glass windows could now take up much
of the wall space
letting in light and color for a beautiful and
moving effect.
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Bourges Cathedral | France, Bourges
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Bourges Cathedral | France, Bourges
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Basilica of Saint Denis | France
considered to be the first Gothic church.
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Basilica of Saint Denis | France
Rose Stained Glass Windows
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Pointed Arches
major feature
amazing strength and stability
Thinner walls Arches support the roof
tremendous flexibility
span greater distances Vaults Taller & Wider
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Santa Maria del Pi Barcelona
St. Mary of the Pine Tree
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Westminster Abbey | England, London
the traditional place of coronation and burial site for
English monarchs
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Chartres Cathedral| France, Chartres
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Ribbed Vault
medieval builders thought that they helped
reduce the risk of fire
fires often spread - there were no fire fighters
to help extinguish the fire
made the inside of the cathedral have a
finished look
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Sint-Niklaaskerk Church | Belgium
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Exeter Cathedral | England
longest uninterrupted vaulted ceiling
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Reims Cathedral | Reims, France
where the kings of France were crowned
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Chester Cathedral | England
where the kings of France were crowned
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Flying Butresses
transmit the lateral forces pushing a wall
outwards down to the ground
to prop up a wall which may be leaning
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Chartres Cathedral| France, Chartres
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Bourges Cathedral | France, Bourges
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Milan Cathedral| Italy, Milano
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SOME FAMOUS GOTHIC BUILDINGS
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Durham Cathedral
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Cathedral of Cefal
In 1420, Portico was added between the two towers of
the faade
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St. Denis Basilica
The flying buttresses, pointed arches and ribbed vault
were used as one unit for the first time in this cathedral.
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Noyon Cathedral
first true Gothic Cathedral because of the heavy use of all
features that came to be known as Gothic
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Wells Cathedral
first building of its kind to entirely dispense with the round
arches in favor of the pointed arch
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The Notre Dame de Paris
one of the finest monumental buildings of French Gothic
style of Architecture.
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The Notre Dame de Paris
Floor Plan
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The Notre Dame de Paris
among the first buildings in the world to use the flying
buttress
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Thank You
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