Perpendicular Gothic

Aglow — Evening view of Bath Abbey from southwest. Perpendicular Gothic, c.1500-35. Bath, Somerset, England. Holly Hayes all photos →

Perpendicular Gothic is the last phase of English Gothic, prominent in the 14th to 16th centuries. It is characterized by an emphasis on regularity, squarish window tracery, intricate stonework, and fan vaults.

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Page Title: Perpendicular Gothic
Added By: Holly Hayes
Date Published: December 12, 2012
Last Updated: April 25, 2024