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Gothic Architecture - Victoria and Albert Museum
The style of architecture we now call Gothic first emerged in northern France in around 1140. It evolved during the construction of great churches in the Paris region in a move towards greater height, light and volume.
http://www.vam.ac.uk/content/articles/g/gothic-architecture/
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Gothic Architecture (c.1120-1500) - Visual Arts
There is no better evidence of the quality of Christian art during the Middle Ages, than the Gothic cathedral.
http://www.visual-arts-cork.com/history-of-art/gothic-architecture.htm
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Gothic Cathedrals
Gothic Cathedrals are intricately designed architectural features, which date back to 1144 and possible even earlier.
http://fourriverscharter.org/projects/Inventions/pages/europe_gothiccathedrals.htm
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Gothic Architecture - Britannica
Architectural style in Europe that lasted from the mid 12th century to the 16th century, particularly a style of masonry building characterized by cavernous spaces with the expanse.
http://www.britannica.com/art/Gothic-architecture
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Gothic Architecture: an Introduction - Khan Academy
Read and learn for free about the following article: Gothic architecture: an introduction.
https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/medieval-world/latin-western-europe/gothic1/a/gothic-architecture-an-introduction
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The Seven Key Characteristics of Gothic Architecture: From the Gargoyle to the Flying Buttress
Discover the seven characteristics of gothic architecture. Includes the history of the gargoyles of gothic architecture, the flying buttress and the all-important pointed arch - a technique which merged style with substance.
http://www.exploring-castles.com/characteristics_of_gothic_architecture.html
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Gothic Architecture: Style, Characteristics and History- Study
This lesson covers the three main features of Gothic architecture: the pointed arch, the rib vault and the flying buttress.
http://study.com/academy/lesson/gothic-art-and-architecture.html
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Gothic Architecture: Medieval Churches and Synagogues - About
What was the Gothic look hundreds of years ago? Explore Gothic style architecture and the ideas that transformed cathedrals in medieval Europe.
http://architecture.about.com/od/earlychristianmedieval/ss/gothic.htm
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Gothic Architecture and Art: Characteristics of Gothic Architecture - Infoplease
It is generally agreed that Gothic architecture made its initial appearance in the Île-de-France.
http://www.infoplease.com/encyclopedia/entertainment/gothic-architecture-art-characteristics-gothic-architecture.html
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How Gothic Architecture Took Over the American College Campus - The Atlantic
Colleges look medieval partly because of envy, industrialism, and racism.
http://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2013/09/how-gothic-architecture-took-over-the-american-college-campus/279287/
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A Complete Introduction to Gothic Architecture - YouTube
The word "gothic" evokes images of the massive ornately decorated cathedrals built in medieval Europe. Learn more about the features and basic ideas.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYhOaQhV6QE
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NOVA: Building the Great Cathedrals
How did medieval engineers construct magnificent skyscrapers of glass and stone?
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/ancient/building-gothic-cathedrals.html
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Gothic Architecture - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gothic architecture is a style of architecture that flourished during the high and late medieval period. It evolved from Romanesque architecture and was succeeded by Renaissance architecture.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gothic_architecture
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