Paul Goesch, “Visionary design for an arch,” c. 1920–21, graphite and gouache. Centre Canadien d’Architecture/Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montreal, DR1988:0254 ...

The crown jewel of French Gothic architecture, Chartres Cathedral was built in just 26 years after a devastating fire in 1194. Its revolutionary west façade, anchored by the iconic Royal Portal and ...

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.

Gothic cathedrals represent medieval architecture's greatest achievements—ambitious monuments where master architects, carpenters, stonemasons, and glassworkers pushed engineering to its limits.

Editor’s Note: This post originally ran in 2012 and has been updated. You can read the previous post here. This stone church at 127 Kent Street in Greenpoint is not as modern as it may appear at first ...

Gothic Architecture In the 12th and 13th centuries, starting in the north of France, another type of architecture began to gain popularity when constructing sacred buildings: Gothic architecture.

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.

The Gothic is perhaps Europe’s most iconic style of Christian architecture. It first emerged in France in the 12th century and then spread across the continent.

By Randy Yagi Over a period of nearly 400 years, many of Europe's most famous churches were designed and constructed using Gothic architecture, a style originating in 12th century France and first ...