Gothic art
Pointed arches, ribbed vaults
Gothic art is the visual art and architecture of medieval Europe from the mid-12th to 16th centuries, characterized by pointed arches, ribbed vaults, flying buttresses, and large stained-glass windows in cathedrals.
The style emphasized height, light, and intricate ornamentation: Notre-Dame is a masterpiece of Gothic art.
In painting and sculpture, Gothic art featured elongated figures, rich detail, and religious subject matter.
The term was initially pejorative—Renaissance critics saw it as barbaric compared to classical forms.
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