Gothic

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A style of art and architecture prevalent in Western Europe from about 1200 until 1550. Common characteristics of Gothic architecture include pointed arches; tall, slender pillars; flying buttresses; large windows with ornate tracery. ..

Notre-Dame and the Seine at Blue Hour, Paris, France — Blue hour view of flying buttresses and spire of Notre-Dame Cathedral on Île de la Cité from Pont de la Tournelle on the Seine River. Paris, France. Image credit: Holly Hayes

Quick Facts on Gothic

Go Historic ID

107

Getty AAT ID

300020775

Term Type

style

Parent Terms

medieval

Child Terms

Venetian GothicTransitionalHigh GothicLate Gothic

Related Terms

medieval