Basics
Where did it appear?
In France.
the central part of a church building
nave
A grotesque carved human/animal face or figure projecting from the gutter of a building, typically acting as a spout to carry water clear of a wall.
gargoyle (chrlič)
the cathedral in Paris
Notre-Dame
lomený oblouk
pointed arch
What is considered to be the first Gothic construction?
Abbey Church of St. Denis (1140s)
a lower part parallel to the nave, choir, or transept, from which it is divided by pillars
aisle
A decorative or ornamental piece that marks the very top or end of an object (meaning “end” in Latin).
finial (křížová kytka)
the cathedral in Prague
St. Vitus
ribbed vault
What is the most prominent attribute of Gothic style?
verticality
a series of arches with their columns or piers
arcade
An architectural device by which windows (or screens, panels, and vaults) are divided into sections of various proportions by stone bars. Most commonly, it refers to the stonework elements that support the glass in a window.
tracery (kružba)
the cathedral in Kutná Hora
St. Barbara´s
nosný pilíř (vnější opěrný systém)
flying buttress
Why is the style called Gothic? When did the term catch on?
The term “Gothic” originated in Renaissance times as a pejorative description, meaning “barbarous German style” (it is associated with the “primitive” Goths who were held responsible for destroying the ancient buildings after they had conquered Rome).
triforium
A decorative, triangular gable or canopy that is placed over a window or portal.
wimperg (vimperk)
the Late Gothic hall at Prague Castle
Vladislav Hall
vitráž
stained glass
What are the 3 periods of Gothic architecture?
Early, High, Late (English: Early, Decorated, Perpendicular)
either of the two parts forming the arms of the cross shape, projecting at right angles from the nave
transept
A small carved ornament, typically a bud or curled leaf, on the inclined side of a pinnacle, arch, etc.
crocket (krab)
3 cathedrals in Britain
Canterbury, Gloucester, Salisbury, York Minster, etc.
klenební pole (travé)
bay