The beginning of the Gothic period cannot be dated precisely, although the place of its creation, Paris, can. The change in thinking that we call “Gothic” is the result of a number of factors:
The Late Gothic period is marked by three crucial historical events:
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Chapter 13: Gothic Art in Italy
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