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Gothic Architecture

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Page 1: Gothic Architecture. Evolved in Medieval Europe (1100’s) Comes from the Germanic Tribe of the Goths Cathedrals thrust upward as if reaching toward Heaven.

Gothic Architecture

Page 2: Gothic Architecture. Evolved in Medieval Europe (1100’s) Comes from the Germanic Tribe of the Goths Cathedrals thrust upward as if reaching toward Heaven.

Gothic Architecture

• Evolved in Medieval Europe (1100’s)• Comes from the Germanic Tribe of the

Goths• Cathedrals thrust upward as if reaching

toward Heaven• Stain Glass windows bring in colorful light• Showcase of Art• Inspire the worshiper with magnificence of

God

Page 3: Gothic Architecture. Evolved in Medieval Europe (1100’s) Comes from the Germanic Tribe of the Goths Cathedrals thrust upward as if reaching toward Heaven.

Cathedral of Notre Dame

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Cross Section of Notre Dame

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Cathedral at Chartres

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Cross Section of Chartres

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Ribbed Vaults

Supported the roof’s weight

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Flying Buttresses

Transferred weight to thick exterior walls

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Pointed Arches

Framed huge stain glass windows, doors, and other openings

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Tall Spires

Points that reach toward heaven

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Stained Glass Windows

Windows that illustrated stories of the Bible for illiterate peasants

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