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 ...

One such style was Gothic Revival. In Europe, Gothic architecture was most commonly detailed and constructed with massive masonry foundations and walls; tall, pointed arched windows; and steep ...

This includes an increasing interest in preserving and restoring older buildings, with a need to understand the different styles of Gothic architecture. In 1817, the architect Thomas Rickman is one of ...

(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px />Participants in UBCO's new course Western Europe Transformed: Art in the Gothic Era will learn about the dramatic cathedrals and stained glass windows like the ...

What were the historical circumstances which led to the rise of the Gothic in Europe? This course will interrogate the ... of contemporary reviews and critical essays. Gothic art and architecture will ...