Welcome to the Pointed Arch. In this edition, we focus on the Gothic style of church architecture.
150 Years of Splendor
Exhilarating,
impressive, and emotionally charged, the Gothic style of architecture
seized Europe's artistic imagination on its introduction
in 1144 in France. Since then, Gothic churches have transformed Europe's
architectural landscape. Many cities, especially in northern Europe, now
boast a huge, glorious Gothic church. Notable among these are the Cathedral
of Notre Dame in Paris and Salisbury Cathedral in England. The imposing
Gothic style has proven especially popular among architects seeking to
create a vision of ecclesiastic grandeur in a cathedral.
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Exhilarating,
impressive, and emotionally charged, the Gothic style of architecture
seized Europe's artistic imagination on its introduction
in 1144 in France. Since then, Gothic churches have transformed Europe's
architectural landscape. Many cities, especially in northern Europe, now
boast a huge, glorious Gothic church. Notable among these are the Cathedral
of Notre Dame in Paris and Salisbury Cathedral in England. The imposing
Gothic style has proven especially popular among architects seeking to
create a vision of ecclesiastic grandeur in a cathedral.