Gothic, a word that usually brings to mind dark, strange, and creepy elements, actually outdid itself when it came to architecture. Gothic architecture is grand, detailed, has elaborate designs ...

Romanesque architecture eventually evolved into Gothic, swapping thick walls for thin ones and small windows for large ones. The Renaissance, however, reverted back to the ancient Roman way of ...

Gothic architecture is tall, slender, sleek and elegant. New York-based architect Mark Foster Gage looks at the history of one of the world’s most recognizable architectural styles, and explains ...

Gothic novels often involve horror, haunted houses, and vampires. But the word ‘Gothic’ was first associated with an architectural style that began with churches in France in the 12 th Century CE.

AMMAN — Origins of the Gothic architecture can be traced back to the Syrian architectural tradition, said author and cultural writer Diana Darke.The Islamic architecture was built on “a huge legacy of ...

Many gothic cathedrals across Ontario inspired by the design of Notre Dame By nikianastasakis & Greg Davis Global News Posted April 17, 2019 3:26 pm Updated August 30, 2023 4:20 pm ...

While mostly made of stone, many Gothic churches feature a wooden roof and/or spire, making them susceptible to fires. Amazingly, after Chartres' cathedral burnt to the ground in 1194, it took ...

The disaster damaged most of the metal and wood in the cathedral’s roof and famous spire, spurring an estimated $865 million restoration. The French landmark is set to open back up to visitors ...