Recognizable for its pointed arches and rib vaults, Gothic architecture was Europe’s primary building style for cathedrals from the late 12th to the 16th century. It evolved from its heavier, rounder ...

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 known as French ...

Architecture tells the story of a city, its history, culture, and vision for the future. For those of us who find beauty in ...

Life in many medieval towns revolved around constructing a cathedral, a massive undertaking that took generations of work by everyone from artists and architects to prisoners of war. Work in ...

What began as an appreciation of Gothic stained glass, and its various arches and geometric patterns soon became a deep dive into architecture as a function and reflection of thought and philosophy.

This walking tour explores Antwerp’s city center, focusing on the Cathedral of Our Lady and its surroundings, where historic ...

The cathedral’s famous Gothic form, which proclaimed Christ in shape and structure, will never die. Gothic architecture has long reached where Christian missionaries would go but are not permitted: ...