Gothic+Architecture

=History =

===Gothic architecture is a style that flourished during the high and late medieval period. It evolved from Romanesque architecture and it was succeeded by Renaissance architecture. Originating in the 12th century and lasting into the 16th century, Gothic architecture was known as "French style". Its characteristics include the pointed arch, the ribbed vault, and the flying buttress. Gothic architecture includes cathedrals, abbeys and churches of Europe, also castles, town halls, universities and private dwellings. ===



=Characteristics =

===This type of buildings had: pointed arches, ribbed vaults and flying buttresses.They had solid walls. The plan is a latin cross. One important characteristic of these buildings is the expansive area of the windows. ===

===After the period in architecture around 1,200 AD, most people in western Europe began to build christian churches and palaces in the Gothic style. The easiest difference to see between the 2 styles is that, while Romanesque churches have round arches, Gothic churches have pointed arches. ===

=Places =

Its floor plan is a Latin Cross.
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=Links =

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gothic_architecture
=Maria Olga Lainfiesta = =Ines Amado = =Melissa Guerra = = =