Gothic is one of those long-established terms that only flourished until the Renaissance. Accordingly, the appearance of Gothic architectural design style. Gothic architecture - one of the styles commonly used in churches and cathedrals. Today, Gothic architecture still retains its position in architectural styles, famous works in the world with intact historical values, making great contributions to world architecture.

What is Gothic Architecture?

Gothic architectural style originated in Western Europe, originally named Francigenum Opus, meaning the work of the French, so it is often called French architecture. However, most archaeologists and art historians point out that Gothic architecture is a further development from earlier Roman architecture, it is a development in human architecture. Today, Gothic is applied in the field of interior design and perspective.

Gothic architecture is shown most clearly and most beautifully in large churches, cathedrals and a number of civil works. Many church architectural samples remain to this day, among them, even the smallest works have their own unique beauty because no two Gothic structures are exactly the same. Many of the great works are priceless architectural masterpieces recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage.

The Gothic renaissance began in the mid-18th century in England and spread throughout Europe throughout the 19th century, then remained very influential in the architecture of churches and universities until. until the 20th century.

Features of Gothic architecture

The Gothic church has a great height of 38 - 42m, the light tower is up to 60m high, the stained glass windows on the façade can be as large as 8-12m.

The western facade (main face) of Gothic church architecture follows certain regulations, from bottom to top is divided into three parts (three floors): the bottom part is the door, usually with three very deep niches ( the depth of the niche can take up a whole house), the middle part in the center of the large round stained-glass window is adorned with roses, the top part is the corridor and two bell towers.

Gothic church structure is one of the most special creations, giving church architecture special advantages and beauty, before which structural systems, including highly developed architectures like La The ancient code has not been reached.

The Gothic church structure system is a large space system, using a load-bearing frame, clearly separating the load-bearing structure and the separating structure, with the main components from the roof down being: the shaped dome. vertebral, spiky, columnar and spiky. The system has created for the architecture vast and spacious spaces and a gentle interior scene, filled with light.

The structural system of Gothic arches no longer has any attachment to the structure of ancient Roman architecture, the innovative nature of Gothic architecture is due to the pointed rolls (coming from the Eastern architecture, the dome with four tapered spools).

The dome-shaped dome in Gothic church roof architecture is divided into types: dome with four-pack vertebrae with rectangular planar projection, dome with six-pack ridge with rectangular projection, dome with many vertebrae and multi-cushion, quadrupedal arch with rectangular planar projection, hexagonal arch with rectangular projection, multi-vertebral and multi-cuspidal arch with rectangular projection (complex dome type) This is a product of late Gothic architecture).

Outstanding Gothic buildings in the world
Notre Dame Cathedral Paris (France)

Notre-Dame de Paris (French: Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris) is a cathedral, home to the episcopal throne of the Archdiocese of Paris, located on the island of Île de la Cité (in the middle of the Seine river) of Paris. city of Paris, France.

This is a Catholic church that epitomizes the Gothic style, but the creative use of the arched roof with flanks and flying buttresses, the windblown windows, and the giant colorful stained glass combine the The naturalness and abundance of sculptural decoration set it apart from earlier Roman architectural styles.

Big Ben Clock Tower (UK)

Big Ben or the full name is the Clock Tower of the Palace of Westminster and the new name is the Elizabeth Tower is a clock tower structure on the northeast face of the Houses of Parliament in Westminster, London, England. Technically, Big Ben is the name given to the giant bell inside the clock tower, weighing more than 13 tons (13,760 kg), of the five bells that strike every 15 minutes placed inside the tower. The clock tower is also mistakenly called St. Stephen's Tower.

On Queen Elizabeth II's 60th birthday parade, the British Parliament announced that Big Ben would be renamed Elizabeth Tower from 4 June 2012.

The tower is a British cultural icon recognized around the world. It is one of the most prominent symbols of Great Britain and parliamentary democracy. The tower is often used in scenes in London. The clock tower has been part of a Grade I listed building since 1970 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987.

Westminster Abbey (England)

Westminster Abbey, officially known as the Collegiate Church of St Peter at Westminster, is a Gothic cathedral in Westminster, London. This is located on the west side of the Palace of Westminster. Westminster Abbey is the site of the coronation of English kings and queens, it is also the burial place of many people of the British Royal Family and many other famous figures in British History. Along with the Palace of Westminster and Saint Margaret's Cathedral, Westminster Abbey was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.

Cathedral of Our Lady of Amiens (France)

Notre-Dame d'Amiens Cathedral (French: Notre-Dame d'Amiens) is the cathedral church of the diocese of Amiens, northern France. This is the largest church in France and one of the largest in the world. Along with Notre Dame Chartres and Notre Dame Reims, Notre Dame Amiens is considered the most beautiful Gothic structure in France. In 1981, the church was included in the UNESCO World Heritage list.

Construction of Notre-Dame de Amiens began in 1220. The nave of the church was completed in 1236 and the spiers and corridors had to wait until 1243. In 1528, the church's 112.70-meter-high tower peaked. just completed. The architects who participated in the design and construction of the church were Robert de Luzarches, then Thomas de Cormont and his son Renault de Cormont.

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