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  1. Gothic architecture - Wikipedia

    Gothic architecture is an architectural style that was prevalent in Europe from the late 12th to the 16th century, during the High and Late Middle Ages, surviving into the 17th and 18th centuries …

  2. Gothic architecture | Characteristics, Examples, & Facts | Britannica

    Oct 22, 2025 · Gothic architecture, architectural style in Europe that lasted from the mid-12th century to the 16th century, particularly a style of masonry building characterized by cavernous …

  3. GOTHIC Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of GOTHIC is of, relating to, or resembling the Goths, their civilization, or their language. How to use Gothic in a sentence.

  4. Gothic Architecture: Everything You Need to Know

    Mar 3, 2025 · 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.

  5. The Gothic style – an introduction · V&A

    The Gothic style first appeared in the early 12th century in northern France and rapidly spread beyond its origins in architecture to sculpture, textiles and painting, including frescoes, stained …

  6. Exploring Gothic Art: Origins, Characteristics, and Cultural …

    When we hear the term "Gothic," many initially envision towering cathedrals, elaborate sculptures, or perhaps the haunting tales of Edgar Allan Poe. However, Gothic art encompasses a vast …

  7. 13 Defining Works of Gothic Literature - TheCollector

    4 days ago · 13 Defining Works of Gothic Literature From haunted houses to vampires and doubles, from well-known spine-tinglers to more forgotten fare, the Gothic genre will never die. …

  8. What is ‘Gothic’? It’s more complicated than you think.

    In Britain, it was only in the revival of this medieval style of architecture that it started to be called “Gothic.” The Revivalists no longer dismissed the Gothic as a crude or barbarous form,...

  9. History of Gothic Architecture: Origins, Influences, and Key ...

    Gothic architecture, renowned for its distinctive features like pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and flying buttresses, first appeared in Europe during the late 12th century.

  10. Gothic Art and Architecture Overview | TheArtStory

    Gothic art flourished in Western Europe with monumental sculptures and stained-glass window decorated cathedrals - marked by the pointed Gothic arch.