Gothic Art and Architecture Overview | TheArtStory
Gothic art and architecture, flourishing in Western Europe from the 12th to the 16th century, is characterized by soaring cathedrals with pointed arches, flying buttresses, and resplendent stained glass windows. These structures, such as the Chartres Cathedral, were designed to create a heavenly environment on earth, with interiors that dwarfed worshippers and dazzled their senses. Gothic art also saw a shift towards more naturalistic and sensuous figures, influenced by the emerging humanism of the Renaissance. Despite being labeled as 'monstrous and barbaric' by early art historians, the Gothic style was revived in the 18th century and continues to inspire modern architecture.
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