Gothic Style

Gothic architecture grew out of the idea that paganism and classical civilizations were destroyed, as well as the Barbarians pushed back to their native European lands. From this, the Catholic Church grew as a European superpower, just as the Dark Ages ceased. The Catholic Church created, popularized, and promoted the Gothic Style so much so that one can call it the “Catholic Style.” Cathedrals, churches, abby’s, castles, and city halls all throughout Europe are designed in the Gothic style, with the popular “flying buttresses,” “pointed arches,” incredible height, and decorative stained glass windows. By the 20th century, the Gothic style made its way over to the United States in terms of churches, Cathedrals, and college campus. Boston College, Notre Dame, and Northwestern all hold examples of Gothic styles within their campuses. Other influential buildings in the Gothic Style include Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris and the Barcelona Cathedral in Spain. (2)

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