I loooove gothic architecture. I find it fascinating and just as awe-inspiring as it was intended to be. Considering the time period 12th - 15th Century that it was predominant, it is incredible that these amazing structures were created - far more complex, intricate and symbolic than the plain, angular and impersonal buildings of today.

These are some of my favourites:

Notre Dame:




Chartres:





Beauvais:

they look so nice....i like them ,too

Yeah Gothic architecture looks amazing. One of the perks of living in Europe, its full of the
stuff

Yeah that's one thing I don't like about living in Australia - we just dont have that rich history or culture like europe does.... none of the buildings can compare to the likes of these. If that's one thing I'd like to do in life, it would be to visit these cathedrals in France.

Those are just awesome to me! I just think it is amazing the detail that goes into building them. WOW - thanks for the pics!


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oh my gosh, i never used to really care much about architecture...as long as i had a roof over my head! but then i went to europe for a month, and have new appreciation for architecture. Gaudi is an absolute genius! I'll post pictures when i get on my other computer...but he was just soooooo ahead of his time, its crazy!


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The pictures are great, i'm lucky i live near two fantastic examples of gothic architecture 1. York Minster and 2. Whitby Abbey (where Count Dracula was written).


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I agree that gothic architecture is beautiful but it seems wasteful? how could afford to heat the cathedrals and stuff..i mean...look at all the open spaces.


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i know this will sound completely stupid but im dont really know that much about architecture- how exactly would you describe gothic architecture and how exactly would it differ from other styles of buildings? any help would be appreciated


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I have always been amazed with this type of work. I always said my dream house would be a castle. Not because of the size but because I think they are so beautiful. I would want central air and heating though, and oh yeah electricity. lol


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gothic Architecture is very beauitful to stare at if your feeling down or depressed or maybe a little bit lonely.


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i don't know why, but they look sinister! and cool! I like them.


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Lets see if I can remember my Art History.

Nope, not doing so well...lol...

Here is a link to some information on the Gothic Architectural era.

link [en.wikipedia.org]

It is a facinating area of architecture, and it is amazing to me just how many of these structures are still in use today.

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