Gothic Architecture

Gothic

A term used in reproach or a pejorative description to this style.

Barbarous German style

What term did Giorgio Vasari use in The Lives of the Artists to describe what is now known as the Gothic style?

Giorgio Vasari

Who used the term “barbarous German style” to describe Gothic architecture?

France

Origin of Gothic Architecture.

Gothic

Which architectural style is characterized by a transportive and ethereal quality, increasing height and lightness, pointed arches, ribbed and fan vaults, and richly decorated fenestration?

Nearly 400 years

How long did the Gothic style dominate Western Europe?

Flying buttress, pointed arches, vaulted ceilings, gargoyles, ornamentation, light and airy interiors, increased height

Characteristics of Gothic Architecture

Flying Buttress

Designed to redistribute weight away from walls to the ground. Also, a decorative feature.

Pointed Arches

It can carry more weight or support than round arches, and gave the illusion of pointing towards heaven.

Vaulted Ceilings

Distributed weight of floors / weight above and gave increased impression of height and magnificence.

Outward and downward.

In what direction do flying buttresses transfer the thrust of Gothic vaults?

Vezelay Abbey, Burgundy, France

Wells Cathedral, Somerset, England

Gargoyles

Used as rain spouts.

Grotesque

A decorative carved figure that does NOT function as a waterspout.

Early English

Equivalent to High Gothic in France. Also called “Lancet” or “First Pointed” style, from long narrow pointed windows.

Worcester Cathedral

Decorated

Window tracery is” Geometrical” in form, and later, flowing tracery patterns and curvilinear surface patterns. Also called “Second Pointed”, equivalent to French “Flamboyant” style.

Westminster Abbey

Perpendicular

Also called “Rectilinear” or “Third Pointed”. Perpendicular tracery (use of a lacework of vertical glazing bars), fine intricate stonework, and elaborate fan vaults.

Gloucester Cathedral

Lancette

French Gothic: Primaire

Rayonnant

French Gothic: Secondaire

Flamboyant

French Gothic: Tertiaire

Primaire

Distinguished by pointed arches and geometric traceried windows.

Secondarie

Characterized by circular windows with wheel tracery.

Tertiare

Flame-like window tracery or free-flowing tracery.

Wells Cathedral, England

It was the first Gothic Cathedral to be built in England. It has clustered piers and simple lancet arches.

Wells Cathedral, England

Salisbury Cathedral, Wiltshire, England

Its spire is the tallest medieval structure in the world.

Elias of Dereham

Who was the architect associated with Salisbury Cathedral?

Salisbury Cathedral, Wiltshire, England

Westminster Abbey, London

Formally the Collegiate Church of Saint Peter. It has ribbed vaulted ceilings.

Westminster Abbey, London

Durham Cathedral, England

It has a symmetrical, Latin Cross layout. It is considered the earliest example in the use of ribbed vaults. Two towers were built on the main facade, and the third tower was nuilt above the crossing.

Lincoln Cathedral, England

Formally known a Cathedral Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Lincoln.

Lincoln Cathedral, England

Ely Cathedral, Cambridgeshire, England

Formally known as the Cathedral Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity.

Ely Cathedral, Cambridgeshire, England

Windsor Castle, Berkshire, English

It is the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world and has been the family home of British kings and queens for almost 1,000 years. Originally made of wood, and of motte and bailey design.

Windsor Castle, Berkshire, English

Home to St. George’s Chapel, the spiritual home of the Order of the Garter - the oldest order of chivalry in the world.

Windsor Castle, Berkshire, English

Keep

Main fortified tower / stronghold in a Motte-and-Bailey castle design.

Bailey

Enclosed courtyard in a Motte-and-Bailey castle design.

Palisade

Wooden defensive fence/wall in a Motte-and-Bailey castle design.

Drawbridge

Movable bridge over the moat in a Motte-and-Bailey castle design.

Scarp

Sloping side of the defensive ditch in a Motte-and-Bailey castle design.

Amiens Cathedral, France

Known as The Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Amiens.

Amiens Cathedral, France

Reims Cathedral, France

Where were the kings of France traditionally crowned?

Reims Cathedral, France

Which Gothic cathedral is famous for the “Smiling Angel” statue

Reims Cathedral, France

Formally known as the Cathedral of Our Lady of Reims.

Notre-Dame De Paris, Ile de la Cite, France

This is where the coronation of Napoleon and the funerals of many of the French presidents took place here in 19th century.

Notre-Dame De Paris, Ile de la Cite, France

Eugene Viollet le Duc

Who was the architect responsible for the 19th-century restoration of Notre-Dame de Paris?