Lesson 2 - Gothic Architecture Flashcards
Who were the Goths?
A Germanic group of people that fought against the Roman Empire.
When did the Goths fight against the Roman Empire?
Late 300s to 400s.
What did the rise of the Goths signal?
The beginning of the Dark Ages or the Medieval Ages.
What does Gothic represent?
The style of that era and not the actual German Goths.
What was Gothic Style formerly a slur term for?
Barbaric German Style.
Where was the Gothic effect first popularized?
The Abbey of Saint-Dennis.
What style was appreciated during the dark times?
Airy and Well-lighted.
When did the Gothic effect begin?
12th century to 16th century.
What is a Flying Buttress?
An architectural support that bears the load of roofs or vaulted ceilings.
What did Flying Buttress make use of as a primary member?
Pier.
What is a Rose Window?
A circular window divided into segments by stone mullions or tracery.
What is another name for the Rose Window?
Wheel Window or Catherine Window.
What did the Rose Window introduce?
Foil Tracery.
What did early medieval architects struggle with before the Gothic period?
Massive Walls.
What is a Pointed Arch?
An arch with a pointed crown, used as a support for the vaulted ceilings of the gothic style.
What is a ribbed vault?
A ceiling vault which used ribs to transmit loads downwards instead of outwards.
What characterized French Gothic Architecture?
First utilized gothic style in building, more vertical than ornate.
What characterized English Gothic Architecture?
Flourished from the 12th to the 17th century, extensive use of windows, emphasized horizontality and interior treatment.
What characterized German Gothic Architecture?
Flourished from 1140-1400, characterized by tall spires with lacy ornament named openwork.
What is the Milan Cathedral known for?
Took 600 years to complete, featured both renaissance and gothic features, largest gothic cathedral in the world.
What is Notre Dame Cathedral known for?
Built 1163-1260, most visited monument in Paris, closed due to a fire which destroyed its spire.
What is Chartres Cathedral known for?
Built 1194-1252, most beautiful stained glass windows and rose windows.
Who was the pastor of the Abbey of Saint-Dennis?
Abbot Suger.
What does Style Ogivale mean?
Pointed Curve Style.
Who were the first engineers of Gothic architecture?
Masons.
What is Primary Gothic Architecture?
In this phase of gothic archi, only 2 characteristics of gothic archi can be seen.
What is Classic Gothic Architecture?
This phase of gothic archi was popularized in France, it started using ribbed vaults and slender walls.
What is Radiant Gothic Architecture?
This phase of gothic archi had development of Rose Window and more stained glass windows.
What is Flaming Gothic Architecture?
Palaos na ang Gothic Archi.
