For nearly 180 years, both the church and the town of Saint-Denis have been without that landmark steeple. Damaged by storms, ...

Recognizable for its pointed arches and rib vaults, Gothic architecture was Europe’s primary building style for cathedrals from the late 12th to the 16th century. It evolved from its heavier, rounder ...

Twenty-five years ago, Dr. Robert Bork, a professor of art history at the University of Iowa and a specialist in the study of Gothic architecture, was working in his office when a student knocked on ...

The Gothic Age was famed for its towering churches filled with glorious stained-glass windows. The Gothic Age was famed for its towering churches filled with colorful light shining through glorious ...

I continue my Great Structures Week with focus on great structural engineering and its innovations in the medieval world – that being the Gothic Cathedral. I am drawing these posts from The Great ...

Gothic Revival architecture is recognizable by its pointed arches, flying buttresses, and grand spires. Also referred to as Neo-Gothic or Victorian Gothic, the unique detailing of Gothic Revival ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. On April 15, 2019, eyes around the world were glued to the news as a ...

I continue my Great Structures Week with focus on great structural engineering and its innovations in the medieval world – that being the Gothic Cathedral. I am drawing these posts from The Great ...

The Gothic period is usually seen as beginning in the middle of the 12th century and lasting until the 16th century, when the Renaissance was hitting its stride. But, of course, this was never the ...

Gothic architecture, originating in 12th-century France, is renowned for its soaring spires, intricate stained glass, and expansive interiors. This style, equally characterized by pointed arches, ...

The Gothic mansion overlooking Biscayne Bay isn’t something you expect to see in gleaming, modern Miami, even in Coconut Grove, the oldest neighborhood in the city. “This is a magnificent example of a ...