Life in many medieval towns revolved around constructing a cathedral, a massive undertaking that took generations of work by everyone from artists and architects to prisoners of war.

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 ...

They soar impossibly skyward, their spires pierce clouds, and their stained glass transforms sunlight into kaleidoscopes of color. Gothic cathedrals represent medieval architecture's greatest ...

Romanesque churches tend to look very severe, dark and solemn. Gothic architecture is best known for its pointed-arch churches. An example of this is the Chartres Cathedral in Chartres, France. Gothic ...

Sacred Architecture. By David Levin; Posted 10.21.10; NOVA; With delicate stone spires and lacy stained-glass windows, Gothic cathedrals are more like sacred sculptures than just buildings.

Built during the 12th through 16th centuries, these medieval masterpieces were born out of the Romanesque movement, which saw churches designed with thick walls, round arches, and large towers.

Medieval Cathedrals Blend Faith and Art. Pope Benedict XVI’s weekly catechesis. The Editors Vatican November 27, 2009. ... Gothic Architecture. In the 12th and 13th centuries ...

Don’t expect a treatise on medieval construction techniques, a survey of theological doctrines, or an attempt to trace the influence of Gothic cathedrals on the evolution of architecture.

Centre Canadien d'Architecture ... Gothic cathedrals to connect with his culture’s spiritual past and revive it. “There’s definitely a fascination with the medieval and the Gothic ...

England’s medieval Anglican cathedrals – the soaring, awe-inspiring skyscrapers of their day – remain among the world’s architectural treasures, their history entwined with that of saints ...