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Gothic Architecture

Origin

Surfaced in the middle ages around 1,000 and lasted till about 1,400. It was found in colder climates and depicted biblical narratives through images for the illiterate

Elements

Known for its use of stained glass for the images, pointed arches, and scale that was unheard of at the time including their use of massive towers, known for being taller and pointer

Abbey of Saint Dennis

First gothic cathedral, constructed in France in 1137. Architects remain unknown but it is believed there were just two

Structural Support Techniques

Became known as "crude" or "barbaric". There was German Gothic, High Gothic, and many more subsets of the style. A lot of the concepts came from islamic architecture with the arches. The arches relieved a lot of the stress on the buildings, allowing for taller structures. Flying butresses were used to futher support large walls by putting pressure against the outside of the stucture. Many of the methods they used allowed for more massive structures.