GOTHIC ARCHITECTURE IN THE NETHERLANDS, CENTRAL EUROPE, SPAIN AND PORTUGAL, AND ITALY

Kingdom of Belgium
The Netherlands

medieval states divided between

Holland

other name of the Netherlands

sandstone
limestone
marble
granite

rocks of Belgium

Flanders, Belgium

where clay is abundant which produced beautiful brick architecture

Hall Churches

special characteristic of German Gothic Architecture

building with nave and side aisles of approximately equal height, creating a spacious interior without the triforium and clerestory

Horseshoe arch
Pierced stone tracery
Rich surface decoration of intricate geometrical pattern
Excessive ornamentation
Cimborio or lantern
Retablo and reredos

Architectural Character of Spanish Gothic Architecture

Manueline Style

rich and lavish architectural ornamentation incorporating maritime elements indigenous to Portugal

Portuguese Late Gothic

armillary spheres
ropes
corals
Cross Of the Order Of Christ

patterns and motifs of Manueline Style

Flatness of roof

Screen wall of the west facade masks the aisle roof

Circular window of the west front

Absence of pinnacles and flying buttresses

Stripes of colored marbles instead of mouldings

Small windows without tracery

Occasional frescoes & mosaics

features of Italian Late Medieval Architecture