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Gothic architecture? In some of my research the Gothic period wasn't very appreciated because they took the greek and roman architecture and completely destroyed it. Is this true? What is with the Gothic Architecture? It's hard to get this cleared up because every research site says something different.
Gothic Architecture...? I enjoy gothic architecture,in a nearby city - Edinburgh - there are hundreds of gothic buildings and graveyards. Anyone else feel this way?
How did people afford to build gothic cathedrals during the Gothic time of architecture? I am doing a research paper on Gothic architecture. One of the things I wanted to talk about in it was how people could afford these huge buildings. I cannot find any information although my teacher says she knows but wants me to find it. I have looked and am fed up lol. please help.
Why isnt gothic architecture popular as it use to be? Why isn't gothic architecture popular today? Can another gothic revival come again? Im realy in love whith those type of buildings and I just want to know if people will build them again.
What is the relationship between spirituality and Gothic architecture? In what ways does Gothic architecture display this time period as an Age of Faith? What other features of this culture do the other arts reveal? Refer to specific examples, and identify any transhistorical connections or cultural cross currents (from earlier times to the Gothic age, or from the Gothic age to a more modern civilization).
How did the Renaissance affect Gothic architecture ? I have a report in my history class , and my topic is how the Renaissance changed Gothic architecture . It's a bit hard to find it on the internet so i figured that i could ask if anyone knows any good sites or information about it ?
What are some elements of gothic style architecture? I'm doing a project on the chartes cathedral and I need to find some elements of gothic architecture in it. what are some elements of gothic style architecture?
gothic architecture? what are the features of it?
Why were people afraid to use Gothic Architecture? Why were people afraid to use Gothic Architecture, hundreds of years ago? As in why did not so many people use it (that could have) and why were they reluctant when building using this style? Like..Was it dangerous, expensive difficult, etc?
What in your opinion is the greatest example of Gothic architecture? "Gothic architecture is a style of architecture, particularly associated with cathedrals and other churches, which flourished in Europe during the high and late medieval period. Beginning in 12th century France, it was known as "the French Style" during the period, with the term Gothic first appearing in the Reformation era as a stylistic insult. Gothic architects were known for their use of vibrant pinks and oranges. It was succeeded by Renaissance architecture beginning in Florence in the 15th century." -from the Wikipedia entry on Gothic architecture http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gothic_Cathedral
Besides the basic shape of the arch, cite the differences that separate Romanesque and Gothic architecture. Wh? Besides the basic shape of the arch, cite the differences that separate Romanesque and Gothic architecture. What made Italian Gothic architecture unique?
Unique ideas and styles for gothic art and architecture? For my art course i'm studying gothic architecture particularly churches. I need creative ideas when presentating my work such as paper mache and collages. I prefer media such as paint, inks and using black biros and my work is very loose and messy. Any ideas appreciated :)
The most famous building in French gothic architecture is the notre dame? what is the equivilant of this in English Gothic architecture?
What is the importance of Gothic architecture? I am writing an essay for my english class. my thesis basically states the importance of romanesque architecture, gothic architecture and the importance of both of them together. I need a little more info on the importance of gothic architecture. please?!?!
Relationship between spirituality and Gothic architecture? How did the religious beliefs of European culture affect the grander forms of architecture, such as the cathedrals? During the Gothic Period.
What exactly is scholastic thinking and how is it used in gothic architecture? I am meant to be doing an essay partly involving this question - I understand that it was used in mediaeval times and was a way of thinking, but how does this apply to architecture?
What are some main differences between Gothic architecture and Romanesque Architecture? Im doing a report for art history and need some help comparing Saint Etienne of the romanesque era and notre Dame of the Gothic era... I really need help so if anyone knows.... or knows any sites that could help it would be great! 10 pts best answer!!!
where can i find the complete details of history of gothic architecture? i need the gothic furnitures on that period and the molding.
Discuss the relationship between spirituality and Gothic architecture? what elements of Gothic architecture carry symbolic significance related to the Catholic faith?
What are some examples of Gothic architecture in Mexico? Also, what kind of architecture in the Cathedral de Guadalajara?
What are some of the symbolisms in Gothic architecture? Im doing an essay on this for a test and i cant find very much information on the symbolism in Gothic architecture. quick and informative answer would be much appreciated!!
Does liking Gothic architecture mean im evil? I heard that Gothic is dark and evil and devil-worshipping... does this mean I'm representing or worshipping the devil, because for some reason, I LOVE Gothic architecture. Plez help me? I dnt want to like somrthing that's in relation with the devil.
research proposal about gothic architecture: what is the main criteria of gothic architecture? WHAT? What question do you specifically intend to focus on? WHY? Why do you think this is an important subject to raise?WHEN? In what moment in history did this take place? When/where did your architect live? What was happening at that time? Any important movements/ideas that need to be pointed out? HOW? This is very important. It relates to how you are going to investigate your subject? What is the best way to help you discuss the problem and to arrive to your conclusion? What examples will you use? And which architect’s work will best allow you to explore the research question? For example, you may choose to illustrate, analyze and interpret three buildings. Or you may do a comparative study between two or three buildings/ architects?
What do you think is today's Gothic architecture? i.e. beijing stadium (<-- my teacher's idea) this is for my report. i am trying to compare the medieval gothic art/architecture, beliefs in today's society. any ideas would be highly appreciated.
Difference between ribbed vault and fan vault in gothic architecture? how can i explain the difference between a ribbed vault and a fan vault (gothic architecture)?
How does gothic architecture relate to Medieval Values? I am doing an essay on this that is due tomorrow, and so far, I have found no information on how the two come together. Thank You!
What is the difference between early gothic and high gothic architecture in France? What are some specific examples of each and the differences between the two?
What is the difference between roman and gothic architecture? Does anyone have good websites that display the differences? Sorry, I meant romanesque.
Which city in Europe has both classic Gothic architecture and modern architecture good for film? I am considering in Germany or Spain, but is there other countries or cities with good reasons?
What elements of Gothic Architecture reflected the Christian Theology at the time? I understand it all had something to do with light and several other elements as well. Thanks!
research about gothic architecture:we have to write our proposal by specifing subject by following questions? WHAT? What question do you specifically intend to focus on? WHY? Why do you think this is an important subject to raise? HOW? This is very important. It relates to how you are going to investigate your subject? What is the best way to help you discuss the problem and to arrive to your conclusion? What examples will you use? And which architect’s work will best allow you to explore the research question? For example, you may choose to illustrate, analyze and interpret three buildings. Or you may do a comparative study between two or three buildings/ architects?
What is a detailed difference in gothic and renaissance art/architecture? I need a detailed description in the differences of gothic and renaissance architecture as well as the art that was created.
Help! I want to do my paper on Gothic Architecture, but I need to get specific!? The paper has to be 10 pages (double spaced) so it has to be a topic with a lot of info. I also need 5 sources (non-internet preferred). I really want to do it on Gothic Architecture, but I need to be more specific. I've been to the Salisbury Cathedral, so it'd be especially awesome if the topic included something about that. Thanks!
Anyone know were I can find information on Romanesque and Gothic Architecture in regards to art? I am studying Art History, and to be honest the book we are to use for information is absolutely awful. Does anyone know any sites I can use for information regarding to design and history? Thank you.
How come Gothic architecture is so present in Venice and not in rest of Italy? Any particular historical reasons for that?
What's the name of any famous structure with Gothic or Romanesque architecture? I'm doing a project for a social studies class but it has to be of a famous structure built with Gothic or Romanesque architecture.
Can gothic architecture come back? I think that the Gothic architecture is a piece of art, I would like somehow to come back in style, will the Gothic architecture come back? Why and why not and how did came?
Why is the Cologne Cathedral in Cologne Germany considered Gothic architecture? I have read the Wiki about it and it just doesn't seem to provide me with enough information that helps me understand it completely. I would really appreciate it if someone would help me out. Thanks.
What are some locations in the Boulder, CO area that have gothic/medieval style architecture? I need to take photos in some location with gothic or medieval style architecture. I have to be able to actually go there.
is the duomo in Florence a mix of gothic and byzantine architecture? I can see how it has some gothic element but I thought domes are a mark of byzantine architecture.
in what european coutry can you find the most gothic architecture? oh and dont you just love that architecture?
Colleges/Universities with Gothic architecture in the south? I love the architechture of schools like the University of Chicago, Yale, and Harvard. However I'm not a fan of snow white winters because I've always lived in florida ( I do want to attend an outof state college just not up north) any suggestions?
What do you think of Gothic architecture ? i saw the west facade of Reims Cathedral in France and i felt so tiny looking at it.
Gothic Architecture? I have a project to do as usual and it's a bout gothic architecture during medieval times. I need to know how i should set up my slides for my power point...I know im during one slide just about Notre Dame so..... I need 5 more information slides...i just dont know what about...HELP PLZ!!! Ok scratch out the aprt about me doing a power point im going to do a picture book thing and i need to know why they were built, how they were built (what did they look like), about the flying butresses, notre dame, and what evr else you can give me.....
recommendations for high gothic architecture books? im searching for some cool books that not only show pictures of good examples, but also descriptions of the buildings and locations. anyone know of any good books i could check out?
Does anyone know about this? Discuss the relationship between spirituality and Gothic architecture.? Discuss the relationship between spirituality and Gothic architecture.
How did the Italians view gothic architecture? I hope someone has read Brunelleschi's Dome...It should be in there, but I can't find the answer. SO PLZ HELP!!!!
In Gothic architecture, what is the ornamental stonework carved in geometrical patterns is called? is it the Triforium, Clerestory, Nave Arcade, or something else? Thanks a lot
Where can I read Lindsay Lohan's thesis paper of Medieval Parisian Gothic Architecture? and is it true that it was rote in entirety in Crayola crayons?
Where is the best example of gothic architecture in the st. louis, MO area? Preferably a large and very impressive church. If you have pictures it would be nice.
Who are two architects of the Gothic architecture style? To be honest, I'm not sure what I'm asking either...I have something I have to finish for school on Gothic architecture, and the rubric is oh-so vague. Just throw some architects that did cathedrals at me, I can roll with that.
How does architecture change from Gothic to the Renaissance? How does architecture change from Gothic to the Renaissance? Where did the word “goth” come from and is it applicable to today’s term of its use? 10 points to BEST and QUICKEST answer! Thanks!! (:
what are the main differences between Romanesque and Gothic architecture? i did but i didnt find any results that helped
In What is the relationship between spirituality and Gothic architecture? what ways does Gothic architecture display this time period as an Age of Faith? What other features of this culture do the other arts reveal? Refer to specific examples.
What are the main features that distinguish Gothic church architecture? from the preceding Romanesque style and why did it prove so popular?
What should I do for my Gothic Architecture project? I am doing a project on Gothic Architecture for Social Studies and I have a powerpoint done. Now I just need something else to do..... anyone got any ideas?
How did Gothic Artists use Roman Architecture to create a new look? Please Help Me. How did the architects of the Gothic era use features of Roman architecture to create a new look that reflected shifting social and artistic trends?
What in your opinion is the greatest example of Gothic architecture? "Gothic architecture is a style of architecture, particularly associated with cathedrals and other churches, which flourished in Europe during the high and late medieval period. Beginning in 12th century France, it was known as "the French Style" during the period, with the term Gothic first appearing in the Reformation era as a stylistic insult. Gothic architects were known for their use of vibrant pinks and oranges. It was succeeded by Renaissance architecture beginning in Florence in the 15th century." -from the Wikipedia entry on Gothic architecture http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gothic_Cathedral mysticide... - Thank you for your input here. I had never heard of the ANZ Bank Building so I g**gled it and found the following link which includes some pictures I thought it would be nice to share with others here. Actually this is an example of Renaissance Revival architecture not Gothic so it doesn't really qualify for the reckoning here. It is beautiful though. Thanks again. http://www.walkingmelbourne.com/building253.html g3n1_ouz0 - Thanks. I agree with that assessment. And I didn't ask "what is the greatest" but "what is the greatest to you." This is kind of a poll with no "right" answer. Again, thank you for your input here.
What is the history of the Gothic style of architecture? Where did this style originate from? Cathredals built in Gothic style were copied from what previously, if anything? Who invented or came up with this style? Goths. okay, but my main question is , how did this style originate? how did it evolve ? ONE ARGUMENT IS THAT "GOTHIC" ARCHITECTURE IS NOT REALLY FROM THE GOTHIC TRIBES. WHICH DO YOU KNOW TO BE TRUE ?
Is hogwarts (the school in harry potter) an example of gothic architecture? i'm doing a presentation and need an example that everyone would know of.
did the goths really invent the gothic architecture or was it someone else? im not sure.... if the goths were the ones who came up with this architecture or if it was someone else
What were the characteristics of Romanesque and Gothic art and architecture? Please only answer if you know for sure! Thanks!
Gothic Revival Architecture Research Paper? I have been assigned for a final project a 6 page report on gothic revival architecture. Pretty much i need to pick a few of the most popular buildings and write about them. Does anyone have an idea of a good outline for it? or where i should start? I'm not too good at writing papers so i'm doing a little research first
Was the Gothic revival (within architecture) a success? I am an architecture student and would like to know why the neo-gothic style died away after around 1900, and if the gothic-revival in the 19th century was successful.
which kind of architecture do you like:Gothic or Renaissance? which kind of architecture do you like:Gothic or Renaissance?Why?
Roman and Gothic architecture? Where can you find gothic AND roman architecture in one place?? i think it's somewhere in France, but I don't really know...anyplace would work...thanks!!! It is one place. like, you can stand in one place and see both roman AND gothic...
relationship between spirituality and Gothic architecture? What is the relationship between spirituality and Gothic architecture
I need to know the importance of architecture and environment in the gothic novel 'Dracula',? I am linking the importance of these topic's to the books, 'Frankenstein' and 'jekyll and hyde' of which i have already written about. However, i really need some detailed descriptions of architecture and environmement in dracula-please help as i need to write it by the end of today!!
how did gothic architecture get it's name? why is it called "gothic" architecture??
Gothic Architecture c. 1150-1300??? Can someone tell me about how Gothic Architecture was the new way of building and what was the thinking of Suger?
Does anyone else love Gothic architecture? I love it.
What kind of tools did people in the Gothic Era use to construct their architecture? I have looked for tools that they may have used to build the cathedrals but have come up empty handed. Please help. Thanks.
Gothic architecture? Help please? Gothic architecture uses several strategies to impress its viewers. Select one and explain how other monuments employ the same strategy in other contexts.
Gothic and Romanesque architecture style question.? Desbribe the difference b/t the gothic and romanesque style of architecture as typified in churches. In clude the structural issues if possible. Tk you a lot
is there an architectural term for the ultra-triangular theme in gothic architecture; what is it? i notice that a recurring theme in gothic architecture is the myriad of sharp triangles throughout, is there a term for this? i'm NOT talking about "spire, pinnacle, pointed arch, lancet arch, etc." they tend to be ABOVE the pointed arches, like roofs. i've looked and looked but it's not really talked about. does it have something to do with evoking trinity? thanks! i notice that a recurring theme in gothic architecture is the myriad of sharp triangles throughout, is there a term for this? i'm NOT talking about "spire, pinnacle, pointed arch, lancet arch, [edit: not tracery either] etc." they tend to be ABOVE the pointed arches, like roofs. i've looked and looked but it's not really talked about. does it have something to do with evoking trinity? thanks!
what is cross-ribbed vaulting in Gothic architecture? can you please describe it to me? thanks!!
How is it that gothic went from a type of architecture where the emphasis was on light to little teeny boppers where the emphasis is dark and too much eyeliner?
Glasgow University cloisters - where on campus are they and what is the type of architecture? Are the cloisters part of the main entrance beneath the tower? I know the Uni is styled after Gothic architecture. Is it the same for the cloisters? Is there a specific name for the ceilings - barrall for example. They look ancient. Where they also built from the white sandstone that the main building was built from?
I Need a Baseline for this paragraph about islamic Architecture and Gothic Arch.. Will you help? In a solid paragraoh can you identify specific elements of each, the Islamic Ar. along with Gothic arch. (comparing the two). What were some of the philosophies and ways of each?? Thanks, and 10 points to whomever gives me the most solid paragraph. Furthermore, school is over, so this is not an assignment, but I need good answers for this peer group I am leading.
are the romatic and gothic time periods of art and architecture the same thing? if not what is the difference? so what is romantic architecture?
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